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YJ16 MFW

2016 Mazda 3

Silver Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

50,746 mi
Last recorded50,746 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ16 MFW
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 50,746 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 47,130 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 44,199 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 41,638 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 38,633 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 32,717 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 32,717 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 26,590 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark halfway down (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

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 MFW is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YJ16 MFW, 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 MFW registered?

YJ16 MFW is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 23 August 2016.

Is YJ16 MFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ16 MFW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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