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YG16 ABF

2016 Mazda 3

White Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

104,848 mi
Last recorded104,848 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG16 ABF
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 104,848 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH sides & rear bushes worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both large (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted to vehicle not allowing full inspection of fuel/brake pipes

Fail 7 Aug 2026 104,848 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH sides & rear bushes worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both large (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted to vehicle not allowing full inspection of fuel/brake pipes

Pass 8 Aug 2025 100,347 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides & arms corroded (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both large (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Aug 2025 100,246 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 215/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 215/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 215/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 85,326 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Aug 2024 85,325 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2023 78,574 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 29 Jul 2023 78,574 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 70,106 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jul 2022 70,106 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 62,381 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 60,093 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 54,038 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 39,218 miles

smaller tyres fitted to rear

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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YG16 ABF is a 2016 Mazda 3 in White with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YG16 ABF, 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 YG16 ABF registered?

YG16 ABF is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 11 March 2016.

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