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YL65 SZR

2016 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

92,238 mi
Last recorded92,238 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL65 SZR
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 92,238 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2026 92,208 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 80,834 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 69,243 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 58,603 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2023 58,593 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2022 51,472 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 49,885 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215-45-18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 23 Nov 2020 39,320 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 26,609 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 25,375 miles

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

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

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 SZR is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SZR, 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 SZR registered?

YL65 SZR is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 17 February 2016.

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The MOT history for YL65 SZR shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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