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Y2 ADT

2016 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

53,958 mi
Last recorded53,958 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY2 ADT
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 53,958 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. fluctuates (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 19 Dec 2024 50,558 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2023 48,120 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2023 48,120 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 45,203 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 35,729 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement light perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 28,956 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 22,984 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 16,014 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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Y2 ADT is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol 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 Y2 ADT, 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 Y2 ADT registered?

Y2 ADT is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 2 March 2016.

Is Y2 ADT safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y2 ADT shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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