MOT Status
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111,976 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Covers fitted; not allowing full inspection of vehicle
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Covers fitted; not allowing full inspection of vehicle
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both, before flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both, lower arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower arm ball joint boot deteriorating (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread remaining & age related perishing (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both, before flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scoring (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
How Reliable is the Mazda 3?
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YR16 VUY is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Red 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 YR16 VUY, 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 YR16 VUY registered?
YR16 VUY is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 26 April 2016.
Is YR16 VUY safe to buy?
The MOT history for YR16 VUY 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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