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YC16 LVJ

2016 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

45,340 mi
Last recorded45,340 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC16 LVJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 45,340 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2025 41,227 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 36,382 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2024 36,360 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 31,589 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 27,116 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded/pitted inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 22,281 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 22,281 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 18,883 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 14,111 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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 LVJ is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YC16 LVJ, 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 YC16 LVJ registered?

YC16 LVJ is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 May 2016.

Is YC16 LVJ safe to buy?

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