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SR16 WEW

2016 Mazda 3

Blue Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

112,776 mi
Last recorded112,776 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR16 WEW
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 112,776 miles

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

parking brake reserve travel high

Pass 25 Nov 2024 105,799 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 98,267 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears corroded at end leading to flexy hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Nov 2023 98,267 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached mount is broken (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears corroded at end leading to flexy hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 93,213 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

handbrake has travel

Fail 24 Nov 2022 93,213 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at ends (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at ends (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

handbrake has travel

Pass 24 Nov 2021 86,578 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 73,900 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 58,722 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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SR16 WEW is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SR16 WEW, 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 SR16 WEW registered?

SR16 WEW is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 May 2016.

Is SR16 WEW safe to buy?

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