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YX16 RHV

2016 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,813 mi
Last recorded85,813 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX16 RHV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 85,813 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2025 85,806 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2024 82,906 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center pipe join to back box join minor leak (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs worn thin and lipped edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Front wipers starting to smear on screen

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OSF brake pipe corroded but not below threshold (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin OSF inner pad on 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSR tyre has deep cut but no chords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 74,935 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 64,162 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 55,545 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 47,716 miles
Fail 24 May 2021 47,716 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 43,078 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 34,803 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 15 Jul 2019 34,803 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear pads 1mm OSR (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Inner OSR brake discs inner edge corroded surface area

Pass 8 Aug 2018 26,723 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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YX16 RHV is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YX16 RHV, 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 YX16 RHV registered?

YX16 RHV is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 2 March 2016.

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