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WD16 VJL

2016 Mazda 3

Red Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

65,255 mi
Last recorded65,255 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD16 VJL
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 65,255 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2026 65,253 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened coil spring cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened coil spring cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2025 61,807 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2024 55,954 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 55,577 miles

nsf tyre perishing

rear discs rusty

spanner light on

Fail 20 Jul 2023 55,577 miles

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

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

nsf tyre perishing

rear discs rusty

spanner light on

Pass 8 Jun 2022 47,803 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 40,242 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 33,647 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2020 33,619 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 26,375 miles

Emissions aborted due to low reading

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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WD16 VJL is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WD16 VJL, 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 WD16 VJL registered?

WD16 VJL is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 June 2016.

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