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YO16 MKE

2016 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

76,511 mi
Last recorded76,511 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO16 MKE
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 76,511 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 70,108 miles

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre

Pass 16 Jul 2024 64,307 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2024 64,306 miles

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

Warning lights on dash indicating fault

Pass 24 Jul 2023 58,365 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 51,926 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 45,530 miles

Central Front Inner Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dash Cam.

Pass 30 Jul 2020 41,225 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads 2mm . (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 34,163 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover fitted can not check for leaks

under body trims fitted can not check for corrosion

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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YO16 MKE is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Red 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 YO16 MKE, 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 YO16 MKE registered?

YO16 MKE is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 July 2016.

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