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YT16 RYC

2016 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

112,975 mi
Last recorded112,975 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT16 RYC
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 112,975 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Has a dent (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Jan 2026 112,975 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Has a dent (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 101,915 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 92,344 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 77,490 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 60,156 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 56,963 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 54,647 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to crack on the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to crack on the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 32,791 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack on the tread

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm cracked on the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm cracked on the tread (5.2.3 (e))

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 RYC is a 2016 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 RYC, 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 RYC registered?

YT16 RYC is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is YT16 RYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT16 RYC shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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