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Y2 CSO

2016 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

37,449 mi
Last recorded37,449 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY2 CSO
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 37,449 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2025 101,424 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 31,871 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 95,605 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 27,273 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 79,557 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 23,188 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2022 23,188 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged exposing ply (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2022 63,560 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 17,937 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 49,701 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 15,677 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 38,766 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 13,775 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 13,775 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 34,968 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 34,134 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 3 May 2018 28,958 miles

rear brake disc worn and corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2017 22,715 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 14,534 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 CSO is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 CSO, 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 CSO registered?

Y2 CSO is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 17 December 2016.

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