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YS65 ARX

2016 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,557 mi
Last recorded99,557 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS65 ARX
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 99,557 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs minor corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wheel arch area greased up (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wheel arch area greased up (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged both rear tyres minor scalloping inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 92,611 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes minor corrosion in wheel arch area (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 85,151 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Oct 2023 85,150 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 73,239 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 63,911 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2020 53,694 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 48,286 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 48,286 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 43,419 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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YS65 ARX is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Red 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 YS65 ARX, 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 YS65 ARX registered?

YS65 ARX is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 2 January 2016.

Is YS65 ARX safe to buy?

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