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AY16 WDR

2016 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

84,756 mi
Last recorded84,756 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY16 WDR
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 84,756 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 78,485 miles

general corrosion underside vehicle

Pass 28 Feb 2024 62,243 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 46,986 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2023 46,986 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 34,421 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 27,986 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking in tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking in tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking in tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking in tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 23,544 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Pass 7 Feb 2019 17,162 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres have hairline cracks in the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Small cut in the tyre tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres have hairline cracks in the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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AY16 WDR is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Grey 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 AY16 WDR, 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 AY16 WDR registered?

AY16 WDR is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 March 2016.

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