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WD65 XSE

2016 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

90,525 mi
Last recorded90,525 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD65 XSE
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 90,525 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 81,569 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2025 81,569 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 74,177 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 64,356 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205 60 16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

parking brake travel high

Pass 7 Jan 2022 58,950 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin wheel removal recommended for closer inspection (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 50,539 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 43,648 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 39,691 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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WD65 XSE is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WD65 XSE, 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 WD65 XSE registered?

WD65 XSE is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 14 January 2016.

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The MOT history for WD65 XSE shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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