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YD16 VMA

2016 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,299 mi
Last recorded81,299 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD16 VMA
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 19 Mar 2026 81,299 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 73,901 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Mar 2024 63,769 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 55,604 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 44,562 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 36,149 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 29,447 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 17,891 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 VMA is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YD16 VMA, 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 VMA registered?

YD16 VMA is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 18 March 2016.

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