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YH16 KWM

2016 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,076 mi
Last recorded92,076 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH16 KWM
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 92,076 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 84,191 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 74,619 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 65,211 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 58,339 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 51,048 miles

Nearside Front Lower stickers in swept area

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2021 51,048 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower stickers in swept area

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 46,420 miles

Nearside Front Lower STICKERS IN SWEPT AREA

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective SPLIT AT END (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 46,420 miles

Nearside Front Lower STICKERS IN SWEPT AREA

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective SPLIT AT END (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt not functioning as intended PLASTIC IN CLASP (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 37,512 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 KWM 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 YH16 KWM, 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 KWM registered?

YH16 KWM is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 15 March 2016.

Is YH16 KWM safe to buy?

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