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CF16 YZL

2016 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

43,684 mi
Last recorded43,684 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF16 YZL
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 43,684 miles

Offside Outer Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 40,004 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 35,972 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Corrosion present on Front Suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 32,501 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 29,924 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 26,769 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wear . (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wear . (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 24,036 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jul 2020 24,031 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides have split ends , very borderline (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 19,396 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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CF16 YZL is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CF16 YZL, 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 CF16 YZL registered?

CF16 YZL is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 16 July 2016.

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