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X321 TYL

2016 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

103,733 mi
Last recorded103,733 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX321 TYL
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 103,733 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 87,081 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2025 87,081 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment No reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 78,924 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 62,265 miles

rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 26 Jan 2022 45,499 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 28,844 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 14,852 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 14,852 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 12,283 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 14 Jun 2019 12,283 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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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X321 TYL is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 X321 TYL, 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 X321 TYL registered?

X321 TYL is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 21 June 2016.

Is X321 TYL safe to buy?

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