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YX16 RYT

2016 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

51,790 mi
Last recorded51,790 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX16 RYT
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 51,790 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2025 51,790 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 42,733 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 32,570 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2023 32,569 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% front brakes imbalanced 60% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2022 26,175 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 20,663 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 17,657 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 13,081 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 RYT 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 77.8%.

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 RYT, 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 RYT registered?

YX16 RYT is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 22 July 2016.

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