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YP16 AHU

2016 Mazda 3

Grey Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

68,822 mi
Last recorded68,822 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP16 AHU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 68,822 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 65,305 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 54,836 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 43,558 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 33,613 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays and outer sill covers fitted limiting inspection

Fail 24 Aug 2021 33,612 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust particulate filter obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays and outer sill covers fitted limiting inspection

Pass 12 Aug 2020 21,848 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 20,490 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

both rear tyres perishing

front discs slightly lipped

misting of oil round o/s/r shock absorber

n/s/f tyre perished

Pass 18 Jul 2019 18,553 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (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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YP16 AHU is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,496cc diesel 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 YP16 AHU, 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 YP16 AHU registered?

YP16 AHU is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 22 July 2016.

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