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WH16 BXJ

2016 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

86,730 mi
Last recorded86,730 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWH16 BXJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 10 Feb 2026 86,730 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 80,997 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 69,030 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 56,445 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 45,337 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 44,635 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 30,647 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 21,557 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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WH16 BXJ is a 2016 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WH16 BXJ, 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 WH16 BXJ registered?

WH16 BXJ is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 July 2016.

Is WH16 BXJ safe to buy?

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