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YR16 YBD

2016 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,131 mi
Last recorded112,131 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR16 YBD
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 112,131 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 158,667 miles

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Pass 29 Sep 2023 143,001 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 77,422 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 61,089 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 61,086 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut between tread. cords visible. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perishing on shoulders and sidewalls. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened uneven wear on inner disc.slight corrosion. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear inner brake pads low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 48,847 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 33,583 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 33,583 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2019 29,606 miles

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

Offside Front Inner 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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YR16 YBD is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YR16 YBD, 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 YBD registered?

YR16 YBD is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 20 April 2016.

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