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AF16 WRV

2016 Mazda 3

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

112,946 mi
Last recorded112,946 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF16 WRV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 19 Jul 2025 112,946 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 110,524 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 108,213 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 95,744 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 81,971 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre outer edge ()

Pass 16 Jul 2020 70,788 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 56,902 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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AF16 WRV is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 AF16 WRV, 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 AF16 WRV registered?

AF16 WRV is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 May 2016.

Is AF16 WRV safe to buy?

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