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YT16 NZO

2016 Mazda 3

Red Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

103,855 mi
Last recorded103,855 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT16 NZO
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 103,855 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre nail in tread by sidewall. tread 2/3mm 205 60 16 ()

Pass 11 Mar 2025 91,551 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2025 91,551 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 83,933 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 78,341 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 75,381 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 61,944 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 47,037 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front 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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YT16 NZO is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YT16 NZO, 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 YT16 NZO registered?

YT16 NZO is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 12 March 2016.

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