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YL65 FDY

2016 Mazda 3

Blue Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

80,426 mi
Last recorded80,426 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL65 FDY
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 80,426 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2025 80,426 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 71,179 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 5 Mar 2024 71,178 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn has detached (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Mar 2023 68,317 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bold (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 57,186 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 50,588 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 46,598 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 40,514 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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YL65 FDY is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YL65 FDY, 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 YL65 FDY registered?

YL65 FDY is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 January 2016.

Is YL65 FDY safe to buy?

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