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YD16 VMF

2016 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,845 mi
Last recorded76,845 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 76,845 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 73,681 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some items

Fail 8 Feb 2025 73,681 miles

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

under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 15 Mar 2024 68,637 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 56,904 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 47,082 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2021 36,038 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 29,985 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2020 29,985 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 22,931 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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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YD16 VMF 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 VMF, 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 YD16 VMF registered?

YD16 VMF is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 25 March 2016.

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