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YF16 YME

2016 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

65,384 mi
Last recorded65,384 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF16 YME
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 65,384 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 57,402 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 48,260 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 39,808 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 33,008 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 30,861 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 22,543 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 May 2019 22,543 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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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YF16 YME is a 2016 Mazda 3 in White 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 YF16 YME, 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 YF16 YME registered?

YF16 YME is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 17 June 2016.

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