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CA16 YXP

2016 Mazda 3

Red Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

50,416 mi
Last recorded50,416 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA16 YXP
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 50,416 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated droplink rubber (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 44,135 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion to the inner surfaces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone - rear bushes perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone - rear bushes perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion to the inner surfaces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Jan 2025 44,132 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall - 205 60 16 92v M+S (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion to the inner surfaces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone - rear bushes perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone - rear bushes perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion to the inner surfaces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 37,963 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slight on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

covers on underside stopping a 100% inspection

Pass 12 Jan 2023 31,942 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Jan 2023 31,940 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 27,805 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge out edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jan 2022 27,805 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge out edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 23,488 miles

plastic covers on underside stopping a 100% inspection

Pass 15 Jul 2019 18,113 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda 3?

Based on 2,040,939 MOT tests across 164,053 vehicles.

77.5%
Pass Rate
6,292
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
164,053
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 40,716
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 18,089
position lamp(s) not working 17,568
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 13,995
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11,940
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CA16 YXP is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Red with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2016 Mazda 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 44,717 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda 3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 40,716 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CA16 YXP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 3 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 10 years old, this Mazda 3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was CA16 YXP registered?

CA16 YXP is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 22 July 2016.

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