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YM16 OJL

2016 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

140,413 mi
Last recorded140,413 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM16 OJL
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 140,413 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2025 124,551 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2024 109,652 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

fuel tank heat shield insecure

Pass 20 Jul 2023 93,079 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 79,171 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 66,318 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 55,540 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 43,660 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2019 43,660 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (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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YM16 OJL is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YM16 OJL, 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 YM16 OJL registered?

YM16 OJL is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 26 July 2016.

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