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EU16 WLE

2016 Mazda 3

Red Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,390 mi
Last recorded72,390 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU16 WLE
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 31 Oct 2025 72,390 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 66,071 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Deep cut to tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Deep cut to tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Wiper defective

Pass 7 Nov 2023 60,446 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 54,376 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 48,420 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Wiper defective

Pass 2 Nov 2020 41,362 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 35,377 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 28,267 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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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EU16 WLE is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Red with a 2,184cc diesel 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 EU16 WLE, 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 EU16 WLE registered?

EU16 WLE is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 24 March 2016.

Is EU16 WLE safe to buy?

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