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FX16 WLE

2016 Mazda 3

Blue Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2023
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,071 mi
Last recorded79,071 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2022
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX16 WLE
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2022 79,071 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 72,818 miles

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

TPMS light on

Fail 11 Mar 2022 72,755 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

TPMS light on

Pass 8 Mar 2021 56,134 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 50,036 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 39,034 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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FX16 WLE is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FX16 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 FX16 WLE registered?

FX16 WLE is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 14 March 2016.

Is FX16 WLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX16 WLE shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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