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WA16 TZP

2016 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,772 mi
Last recorded81,772 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA16 TZP
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 18 Mar 2026 81,772 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at limit-1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at limit-1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

undertrays fitted obscuring inspection

Pass 13 Mar 2025 73,321 miles

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

undertrays fitted obscuring inspection

Pass 13 Mar 2024 63,382 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

undertrays fitted obscuring inspection

Pass 6 Mar 2023 53,936 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 45,388 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 34,958 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 29,445 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge abnormal wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge abnormal wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 20,459 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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WA16 TZP is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WA16 TZP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WA16 TZP registered?

WA16 TZP is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 May 2016.

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