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WG16 AGO

2016 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

30,548 mi
Last recorded30,548 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG16 AGO
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 30,548 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (tread) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 29,143 miles

slight corrosion on suspension

Pass 31 Aug 2023 27,205 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2023 27,199 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 23,882 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air Fresheners ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Aug 2021 21,659 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 19,938 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 18,421 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Aug 2019 18,416 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 17,539 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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WG16 AGO is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WG16 AGO, 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 WG16 AGO registered?

WG16 AGO is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 20 April 2016.

Is WG16 AGO safe to buy?

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