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YA16 WTD

2016 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

73,512 mi
Last recorded73,512 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 73,512 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 61,289 miles
Fail 27 May 2025 61,289 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2024 52,627 miles
Fail 28 May 2024 52,627 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 May 2023 44,391 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 38,058 miles
Fail 26 May 2022 38,055 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 31,179 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 25,655 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened POOR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2019 20,238 miles

Rear rear seats put upright to check seat belts

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 WTD is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WTD, 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 WTD registered?

YA16 WTD is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 14 June 2016.

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