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YX16 RYO

2016 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,589 mi
Last recorded79,589 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX16 RYO
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 30 Jun 2026 79,589 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 73,999 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 68,930 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 62,745 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 54,535 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 49,172 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 43,993 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 36,969 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 RYO is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RYO, 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 YX16 RYO registered?

YX16 RYO is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is YX16 RYO safe to buy?

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