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7 WBX

2016 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

82,360 mi
Last recorded82,360 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration7 WBX
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 82,360 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 74,890 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 65,419 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 54,802 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2023 54,802 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 43,792 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 35,356 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 29,522 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 22,675 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 21,361 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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7 WBX is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 7 WBX, 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 7 WBX registered?

7 WBX is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 22 April 2016.

Is 7 WBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for 7 WBX shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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