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YG16 BUH

2016 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,072 mi
Last recorded55,072 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG16 BUH
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 55,072 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 49,760 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 44,037 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2024 44,037 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 39,799 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 34,795 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 34,795 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 30,330 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 27,634 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 20,503 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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YG16 BUH is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Blue 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 YG16 BUH, 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 YG16 BUH registered?

YG16 BUH is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 22 March 2016.

Is YG16 BUH safe to buy?

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