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SY16 UTO

2016 Mazda 3

Blue Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

92,023 mi
Last recorded92,023 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY16 UTO
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 92,023 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2025 92,023 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 84,186 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 64,647 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 48,865 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 41,536 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 38,316 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 32,846 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 18,341 miles

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

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

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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SY16 UTO is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 2,184cc diesel 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 SY16 UTO, 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 SY16 UTO registered?

SY16 UTO is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 4 April 2016.

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