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WJ66 CZM

2016 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

96,160 mi
Last recorded96,160 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ66 CZM
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 17 Mar 2026 96,160 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill area has damage (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill area has damage (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 85,341 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill has damage (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 75,286 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 64,029 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 58,717 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 57,748 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 54,408 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 53,412 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 41,561 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 CZM is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 WJ66 CZM, 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 CZM registered?

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

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