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YN16 XUO

2016 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

170,256 mi
Last recorded170,256 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN16 XUO
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 170,256 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2026 170,256 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 168,364 miles

Rear boot damaged

Fail 3 Apr 2025 168,364 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear boot damaged

Pass 1 Feb 2024 138,345 miles

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

Rear boot damaged

Pass 31 Jan 2023 114,156 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 74,484 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2022 74,482 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative nearside and offside front (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 67,438 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 61,495 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 55,139 miles

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

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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YN16 XUO 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 72.7%.

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 YN16 XUO, 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 YN16 XUO registered?

YN16 XUO is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 March 2016.

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