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YA16 MDU

2016 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,301 mi
Last recorded86,301 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA16 MDU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 86,301 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2025 86,299 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 78,454 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 71,140 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 64,823 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 64,823 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 63,566 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Jun 2022 63,020 miles

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged loose ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2021 48,289 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 May 2020 37,838 miles
Fail 30 May 2020 37,838 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 27,883 miles

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

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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YA16 MDU is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YA16 MDU, 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 YA16 MDU registered?

YA16 MDU is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is YA16 MDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA16 MDU shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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