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LR16 YHJ

2016 Mazda 3 Sport

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

57,936 mi
Last recorded57,936 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR16 YHJ
MakeMazda
Model3 Sport
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 57,936 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 54,342 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2023 49,618 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 44,420 miles

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 17 Mar 2021 37,240 miles

Central Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 37,240 miles

Central Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 31,231 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 31,231 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords also close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 21,561 miles

Offside Front Outer BRAKE PAD 25% LEFT

How Reliable is the Mazda 3 Sport?

Based on 1,029 MOT tests across 219 vehicles.

78.7%
Pass Rate
6,438
Miles/Year
219
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 13
Wheel nut(s) missing 5
Headlamp aim too low 4
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault 2
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 2
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LR16 YHJ is a 2016 Mazda 3 Sport in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

The most common reason a Mazda 3 Sport fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 13 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LR16 YHJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was LR16 YHJ registered?

LR16 YHJ is a 2016 Mazda 3 Sport, first registered on 23 March 2016.

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