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CP16 YUS

2016 Mazda 3

Blue Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,694 mi
Last recorded66,694 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP16 YUS
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 66,694 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 63,093 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Feb 2025 63,093 miles

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

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2024 58,863 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2023 55,231 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 46,812 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 31,159 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear all round (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Mar 2021 31,159 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear all round (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 25,658 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 9,672 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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CP16 YUS is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CP16 YUS, 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 CP16 YUS registered?

CP16 YUS is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 12 July 2016.

Is CP16 YUS safe to buy?

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