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EU16 WLH

2016 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

41,906 mi
Last recorded41,906 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU16 WLH
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 41,906 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 38,410 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 33,911 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 30,870 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 27,084 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2022 27,084 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 23,216 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 20,928 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 17,574 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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EU16 WLH is a 2016 Mazda 3 in White 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 EU16 WLH, 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 WLH registered?

EU16 WLH is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is EU16 WLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU16 WLH shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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