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WK16 ZZO

2016 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

82,859 mi
Last recorded82,859 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK16 ZZO
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 13 Feb 2026 82,859 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened inc components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened inc components and mounting points (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 71,755 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 66,648 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 64,750 miles

Offside Rear brake disc getting deteriorated on inner edge

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 59,324 miles

Rear suspension getting corroded in areas

Pass 7 Jul 2021 56,174 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 51,896 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 48,094 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (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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WK16 ZZO is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Grey 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 WK16 ZZO, 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 WK16 ZZO registered?

WK16 ZZO is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 20 May 2016.

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