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YJ16 TKH

2016 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

70,606 mi
Last recorded70,606 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ16 TKH
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 70,606 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 May 2026 70,605 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached Detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2025 63,129 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 55,001 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2023 41,703 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 38,453 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jul 2022 38,452 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jul 2022 38,452 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jul 2022 38,451 miles

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

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 30,720 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both wipers split at end (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 13 Jul 2021 30,720 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both wipers split at end (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Jun 2020 26,154 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 20,972 miles

Rear rear seats locked upright to check seat belts and seat lock security

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 TKH is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 TKH, 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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YJ16 TKH is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 27 July 2016.

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