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YB65 ZPR

2016 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

134,145 mi
Last recorded134,145 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB65 ZPR
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 134,145 miles

All the rear chassis is corroding.

All the suspension / running gear is corroded.

Fail 15 Jan 2026 134,145 miles

All the rear chassis is corroding.

All the suspension / running gear is corroded.

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 120,996 miles

All the suspension & sub-frames are corroding.

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin On the limit. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Jan 2025 120,996 miles

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

All the suspension & sub-frames are corroding.

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin On the limit. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 106,945 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 94,682 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2023 94,682 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 82,681 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 82,681 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))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 70,612 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 70,612 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 60,084 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 43,134 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and discs. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jan 2019 43,134 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and discs. (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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YB65 ZPR is a 2016 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 ZPR, 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 ZPR registered?

YB65 ZPR is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 25 January 2016.

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