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WG66 LJE

2016 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

50,660 mi
Last recorded50,660 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
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

RegistrationWG66 LJE
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 50,660 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2025 50,660 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 47,889 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective n/s and o/s (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 43,310 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 38,400 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2022 38,400 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 30,606 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 28,397 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2019 19,141 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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WG66 LJE is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Black 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 WG66 LJE, 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 WG66 LJE registered?

WG66 LJE is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 20 December 2016.

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