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YH16 AHE

2016 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

59,908 mi
Last recorded59,908 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH16 AHE
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 5 Dec 2025 59,908 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 49,995 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 42,369 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 36,800 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 30,798 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 25,543 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 21,530 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 15,670 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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YH16 AHE 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 100%.

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 YH16 AHE, 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 YH16 AHE registered?

YH16 AHE is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 11 March 2016.

Is YH16 AHE safe to buy?

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