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AY16 WJK

2016 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

112,045 mi
Last recorded112,045 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY16 WJK
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 25 Mar 2026 112,045 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 100,893 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 89,300 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 77,694 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 66,866 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 59,145 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 54,238 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Mar 2019 40,531 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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 WJK is a 2016 Mazda 3 in White 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 AY16 WJK, 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 WJK registered?

AY16 WJK is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 25 March 2016.

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