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YR16 CEA

2016 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

105,397 mi
Last recorded105,397 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR16 CEA
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 105,397 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 95,970 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 83,884 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 69,729 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Jan 2022 54,308 miles

Offside Rear Offside Rear tyre wearing unevenly across tread

Pass 15 Mar 2021 46,077 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear tyre wearing unevenly across tread

Offside wiper starting to deteriorate , slow to clear

o/s/r wheel slightly binding

Fail 11 Mar 2021 46,072 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear tyre wearing unevenly across tread

Offside wiper starting to deteriorate , slow to clear

o/s/r wheel slightly binding

Pass 14 Mar 2020 35,909 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 23,081 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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YR16 CEA is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Black 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 YR16 CEA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YR16 CEA registered?

YR16 CEA is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is YR16 CEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR16 CEA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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