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YD16 TCM

2016 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,299 mi
Last recorded74,299 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD16 TCM
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 74,299 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 65,524 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 57,321 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Feb 2023 48,680 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2023 48,677 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 40,436 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2022 40,435 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 30,871 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 27,244 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 19,372 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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YD16 TCM is a 2016 Mazda 3 in White 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 YD16 TCM, 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 YD16 TCM registered?

YD16 TCM is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 27 July 2016.

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