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YC16 JSX

2016 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

82,262 mi
Last recorded82,262 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC16 JSX
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 82,262 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2024 76,858 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 59,566 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 45,780 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall damage but no visible cords... tyre also worn to 3mm (legal limits are 1.6mm) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall damage but no visible cords... tyre also worn to 3.5mm (legal limits are 1.6mm) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 35,299 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Seats ()

Rear wiper blade torn

Fail 29 Mar 2021 35,299 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Seats ()

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

Rear wiper blade torn

Pass 30 Mar 2020 27,397 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 19,460 miles

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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YC16 JSX is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YC16 JSX, 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 YC16 JSX registered?

YC16 JSX is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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The MOT history for YC16 JSX shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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