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YJ16 CSD

2016 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

58,044 mi
Last recorded58,044 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ16 CSD
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 58,044 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 23 Aug 2024 53,817 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2024 53,817 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four 2.8mm uneven tread wear +splits (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 51,431 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 48,938 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2022 48,938 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 46,042 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 46,042 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 42,651 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 32,140 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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YJ16 CSD is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YJ16 CSD, 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 YJ16 CSD registered?

YJ16 CSD is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is YJ16 CSD safe to buy?

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