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WA16 XWW

2016 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

57,252 mi
Last recorded57,252 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA16 XWW
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 57,252 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 54,602 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2024 54,602 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 51,958 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 49,679 miles

Lower COVER AND TRAYS

Fail 1 Mar 2022 49,679 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt DROP LINK (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Lower COVER AND TRAYS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated DROP LINK (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 47,158 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2020 43,131 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to wear uneven

Offside Rear Tyre starting to wear uneven

Pass 22 Feb 2019 33,451 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 XWW is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol 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 WA16 XWW, 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 XWW registered?

WA16 XWW is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 5 March 2016.

Is WA16 XWW safe to buy?

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