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YP65 UKO

2016 Mazda 3

Black Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,122 mi
Last recorded101,122 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP65 UKO
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 101,122 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 seats ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

trims and covers fitted to vehicle

Fail 13 Jan 2026 101,122 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 seats ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

trims and covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 16 Jan 2025 99,447 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

trims and covers fitted

Fail 16 Jan 2025 99,447 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

trims and covers fitted to vehicle

Fail 16 Jan 2025 99,447 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

trims and covers fitted to vehicle

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 94,623 miles

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

trims and covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 19 Jan 2023 90,153 miles

trims and covers fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2022 84,828 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

trims and covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 14 Jan 2021 79,676 miles

trims and covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 8 Jan 2020 73,171 miles

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

trims and covers fitted to vehicle

Fail 8 Jan 2020 73,171 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

trims and covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 21 Jan 2019 61,313 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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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YP65 UKO is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Black with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YP65 UKO, 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 YP65 UKO registered?

YP65 UKO is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 January 2016.

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