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SY16 WKV

2016 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

85,605 mi
Last recorded85,605 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY16 WKV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 85,605 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective end split and smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2026 85,605 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/45 18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective end split and smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 80,245 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 73,699 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2023 65,865 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 May 2023 65,865 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2022 59,149 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 50,865 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 41,202 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 34,383 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 28,037 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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SY16 WKV is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SY16 WKV, 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 SY16 WKV registered?

SY16 WKV is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 21 April 2016.

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