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YX16 RLY

2016 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

80,476 mi
Last recorded80,476 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX16 RLY
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 80,476 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 72,391 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 66,477 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 61,573 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 56,382 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 51,947 miles

n/s/r lamp unit damaged

Pass 16 Mar 2020 42,847 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 29,689 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

nearside rear wheel slightly binding + disc going red

rear brake application slightly uneven

Fail 8 Apr 2019 29,689 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

nearside rear wheel slightly binding + disc going red

rear brake application slightly uneven

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 RLY is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Silver 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 YX16 RLY, 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 RLY registered?

YX16 RLY is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 25 April 2016.

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