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WJ66 CZA

2016 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

127,655 mi
Last recorded127,655 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ66 CZA
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 127,655 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 115,783 miles

Offside Front bumper damaged

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2024 115,774 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front bumper damaged

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2023 100,149 miles

Offside Front damage to bumper.

Fail 2 Sep 2023 100,147 miles

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative missing. (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front damage to bumper.

engine oil level low.

Pass 20 Aug 2022 83,954 miles

Offside Front Outer damage to bumper.

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

engine oil level low.

Fail 20 Aug 2022 83,954 miles

Offside Front Outer damage to bumper.

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

engine oil level low.

Pass 10 Sep 2021 71,064 miles

Offside Front bumper has signs of damage

Fail 4 Sep 2021 70,845 miles

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 50,379 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 42,252 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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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WJ66 CZA is a 2016 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WJ66 CZA, 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 WJ66 CZA registered?

WJ66 CZA is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 7 September 2016.

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