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YJ16 CTW

2016 Mazda 3

Blue Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,156 mi
Last recorded53,156 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ16 CTW
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 53,156 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 48,246 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Getting low 215/45 R18 89V (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres getting low 215/45 R18 89V (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Aug 2025 48,246 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear discs very badly corroded on inner face But pads look ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Getting low 215/45 R18 89V (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres getting low 215/45 R18 89V (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 42,871 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 38,025 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 33,775 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc inner face corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2021 28,968 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 23,842 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 23,841 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 18,444 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 CTW is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 2,184cc diesel 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 YJ16 CTW, 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 YJ16 CTW registered?

YJ16 CTW is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 19 August 2016.

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