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YR16 YBF

2016 Mazda 3

Blue Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

123,560 mi
Last recorded123,560 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR16 YBF
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 28 Apr 2025 123,560 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 113,760 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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 28 Apr 2023 103,348 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 96,078 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Apr 2021 89,469 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))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2020 84,515 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 76,985 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 YBF is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YBF, 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 YBF registered?

YR16 YBF is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 20 May 2016.

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