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WA16 XBR

2016 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

93,430 mi
Last recorded93,430 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA16 XBR
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 93,430 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 86,598 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2025 86,598 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Glass In Buckle/Cleared (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 81,054 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2024 81,054 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 74,117 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 66,953 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 62,967 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 52,328 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 52,013 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

unable to see the inner brake pads

Pass 15 Feb 2019 41,065 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 XBR is a 2016 Mazda 3 in White 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 WA16 XBR, 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 XBR registered?

WA16 XBR is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 11 March 2016.

Is WA16 XBR safe to buy?

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