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YL65 UPH

2016 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

31,379 mi
Last recorded31,379 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL65 UPH
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 31,379 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 28,109 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 26,499 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2024 26,497 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 21,731 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2023 21,726 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2022 17,647 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 15,012 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 10,726 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 5,895 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 UPH is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol 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 YL65 UPH, 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 YL65 UPH registered?

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

Is YL65 UPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL65 UPH shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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