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YA16 WSU

2016 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

54,934 mi
Last recorded54,934 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA16 WSU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 4 Dec 2025 54,934 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 48,120 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 45,332 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 33,274 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 29,684 miles

Front brake discs lipped

Pass 30 Apr 2019 24,265 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air Fresheners ()

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 WSU is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WSU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YA16 WSU registered?

YA16 WSU is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 27 June 2016.

Is YA16 WSU safe to buy?

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