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YA16 WTC

2016 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

56,814 mi
Last recorded56,814 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 56,814 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 50,713 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 45,580 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 41,097 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 41,097 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 May 2021 35,873 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 4 May 2020 32,700 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 27,105 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 27,105 miles

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

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

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 WTC is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WTC, 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 WTC registered?

YA16 WTC is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 May 2016.

Is YA16 WTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA16 WTC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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