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FY16 WOX

2016 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

66,830 mi
Last recorded66,830 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY16 WOX
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 66,830 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 53,866 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2024 50,798 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 43,513 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2022 43,513 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2021 39,606 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 29,254 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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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FY16 WOX is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FY16 WOX, 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 FY16 WOX registered?

FY16 WOX is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 4 July 2016.

Is FY16 WOX safe to buy?

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