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YE16 BSX

2016 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

78,929 mi
Last recorded78,929 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE16 BSX
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 78,929 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 73,133 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion to inner sills and chassis

Pass 2 Nov 2023 66,029 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion to inner sills and suspension

Pass 29 Oct 2022 58,904 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2021 47,090 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2021 47,090 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 38,685 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2019 21,872 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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YE16 BSX is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Grey 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 YE16 BSX, 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 YE16 BSX registered?

YE16 BSX is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 25 April 2016.

Is YE16 BSX safe to buy?

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