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YP16 CXG

2016 Mazda 3

Blue Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2025
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

103,923 mi
Last recorded103,923 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2024
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP16 CXG
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2024 103,923 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 99,377 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2024 99,377 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 88,215 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to the legal limit of 1.6mm at the time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to the legal limit of 1.6mm at the time of test (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 80,926 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2022 80,905 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 40% ns low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/60x16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 68,927 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 68,927 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 66,670 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2,8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 40,828 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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 CXG is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YP16 CXG, 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 CXG registered?

YP16 CXG is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 19 April 2016.

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