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Y4 NDS

2016 Mazda 3

Black Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

84,639 mi
Last recorded84,639 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY4 NDS
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 84,639 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2025 84,602 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 69,557 miles

Rear tyres showing sign of uneven wear / losing shape on inner tread band

Pass 21 Sep 2023 54,637 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 40,763 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 27,701 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 Sep 2020 23,015 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 18,209 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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Y4 NDS is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y4 NDS, 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 Y4 NDS registered?

Y4 NDS is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 September 2016.

Is Y4 NDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y4 NDS shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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