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YR16 YBE

2016 Mazda 3

White Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,894 mi
Last recorded89,894 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR16 YBE
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 89,894 miles

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 14 Feb 2025 79,541 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 69,023 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 59,295 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 47,425 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 35,352 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 35,350 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 30,803 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 30,802 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Rear wiper split

Pass 15 Mar 2019 24,001 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 YBE is a 2016 Mazda 3 in White with a 2,184cc diesel 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 YBE, 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 YBE registered?

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

Is YR16 YBE safe to buy?

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