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VO16 YTX

2016 Mazda 3

Grey Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

68,345 mi
Last recorded68,345 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO16 YTX
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 68,345 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 58,133 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 49,527 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 42,886 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 37,204 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 31,872 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 29,075 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2020 29,075 miles

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 21,801 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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VO16 YTX is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Grey 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 VO16 YTX, 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 VO16 YTX registered?

VO16 YTX is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 March 2016.

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