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YH16 ZKC

2016 Mazda 3

Red Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

116,176 mi
Last recorded116,176 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH16 ZKC
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 6 May 2026 116,176 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2025 109,052 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 97,573 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 87,637 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 brake pipes to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perishing & soft (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perishing & soft (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake disc backing plate corroded

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2022 83,727 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 72,329 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

undertrays and sill trims fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2020 67,797 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 52,062 miles

Offside Rear brake discs appears to have excessive heat applied

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 ZKC is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Red with a 2,184cc diesel 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 ZKC, 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 ZKC registered?

YH16 ZKC is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 15 April 2016.

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