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WG16 WLR

2016 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

54,188 mi
Last recorded54,188 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG16 WLR
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 54,188 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 48,809 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 42,618 miles

Front tyres slightly worn inner edges

Pass 24 Aug 2022 36,872 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 30,527 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 25,936 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2020 25,936 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2019 18,893 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2019 18,893 miles

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

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

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

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 WLR is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Red 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 WG16 WLR, 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 WLR registered?

WG16 WLR is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 26 May 2016.

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