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YA16 UDJ

2016 Mazda 3

Grey Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

135,885 mi
Last recorded135,885 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA16 UDJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 135,885 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jul 2025 135,785 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 Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 128,669 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 121,031 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 110,197 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 97,160 miles

emissions too low to read

Pass 6 Jul 2020 85,116 miles

emissions too low to read

Pass 23 Jul 2019 75,400 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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YA16 UDJ is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,496cc 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 YA16 UDJ, 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 UDJ registered?

YA16 UDJ is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 July 2016.

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