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VE16 KYB

2016 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

95,017 mi
Last recorded95,017 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE16 KYB
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 95,017 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection.

Fail 6 Aug 2025 95,017 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 22 Jul 2024 90,649 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 83,786 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 78,782 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 68,289 miles

Offside wing mirror cover missing

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 68,289 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front wipers slightly smearing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside wing mirror cover missing

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 44,845 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 40,339 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (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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VE16 KYB is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VE16 KYB, 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 VE16 KYB registered?

VE16 KYB is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 19 May 2016.

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