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YW16 VRT

2016 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

67,874 mi
Last recorded67,874 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW16 VRT
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 67,874 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 47,840 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 41,963 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 34,987 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front's (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 28,639 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2022 28,638 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear's (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 22,561 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear's (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2020 18,620 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords On outer edge. 205/60r16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot 44/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 14,184 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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YW16 VRT is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Red 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 YW16 VRT, 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 YW16 VRT registered?

YW16 VRT is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 27 July 2016.

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