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YN16 ZSE

2016 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

71,175 mi
Last recorded71,175 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN16 ZSE
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 71,175 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Mar 2026 71,175 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 63,362 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 55,414 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2024 55,414 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2023 46,819 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2023 46,819 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 39,321 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 32,792 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 28,825 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 22,170 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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YN16 ZSE is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Silver 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 ZSE, 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 ZSE registered?

YN16 ZSE is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 11 March 2016.

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