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DE16 YOK

2016 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

59,276 mi
Last recorded59,276 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE16 YOK
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 59,276 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2025 48,399 miles

UNDER THE CHASSIS CAR HAS BEEN FULLY UNDER SEALED

Fail 17 Oct 2025 48,399 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade missing BOTH SIDES (3.4 (b) (ii))

UNDER THE CHASSIS CAR HAS BEEN FULLY UNDER SEALED

Pass 12 Apr 2025 45,222 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2024 38,572 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN TO 1.6MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN TO 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 30,060 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES HEAVILY PERISHING/CRACKING

Fail 1 Apr 2023 30,060 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

BOTH REAR TYRES HEAVILY PERISHING/CRACKING

Pass 19 Mar 2022 19,624 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES PERISHED

Pass 22 Mar 2021 16,427 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL TYRES PERISHED (DU215/45/18 89W) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2020 13,525 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 11,517 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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DE16 YOK is a 2016 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DE16 YOK, 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 DE16 YOK registered?

DE16 YOK is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 14 April 2016.

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