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WD16 WCF

2016 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

50,411 mi
Last recorded50,411 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD16 WCF
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 50,411 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2026 50,411 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 45,363 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2025 45,363 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2024 40,032 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 36,728 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 36,728 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 32,740 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 27,976 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 27,976 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 21,939 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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WD16 WCF is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WCF, 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 WCF registered?

WD16 WCF is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 24 August 2016.

Is WD16 WCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for WD16 WCF shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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