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YO16 YPM

2016 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

63,822 mi
Last recorded63,822 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 63,822 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2025 52,573 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 49,055 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2024 49,050 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2023 44,336 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 39,301 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear Tyres In tred (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2021 34,129 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2020 28,182 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 22,103 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 21,348 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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YO16 YPM is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YPM, 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 YPM registered?

YO16 YPM is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 June 2016.

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