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YB65 WOU

2016 Mazda 3

Red Diesel 2191cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2025
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,356 mi
Last recorded145,356 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2024
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB65 WOU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,191cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2024 145,356 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2024 145,356 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 134,169 miles

plastic covers

Pass 5 Jan 2022 123,182 miles

plastic covers

Pass 6 Jan 2021 113,769 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

plastic covers

Pass 9 Dec 2019 100,014 miles

Rear rear of vehicle full, not allowing full inspection of rear belts

Fail 9 Dec 2019 100,014 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear rear of vehicle full, not allowing full inspection of rear belts

Pass 13 Dec 2018 73,330 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2018 73,330 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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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YB65 WOU is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Red with a 2,191cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 YB65 WOU, 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 YB65 WOU registered?

YB65 WOU is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 5 January 2016.

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