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WA16 TYK

2016 Mazda 3

White Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

117,851 mi
Last recorded117,851 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA16 TYK
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 117,851 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 114,576 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2024 114,576 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 112,666 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2023 112,664 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 100,800 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 89,891 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 85,453 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 70,258 miles

Nearside Front Lower STICKER IN SWEPT AREA

Nearside Rear TYRE HAS SIDE WALL DAMAGE OUTER

Fail 22 Feb 2019 70,257 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative NO WATER (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed OUTER SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test AIR FRESHENERS ()

Nearside Front Lower STICKER IN SWEPT AREA

Nearside Rear TYRE HAS SIDE WALL DAMAGE OUTER

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault RE SET (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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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WA16 TYK is a 2016 Mazda 3 in White with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WA16 TYK, 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 WA16 TYK registered?

WA16 TYK is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 March 2016.

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