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WP16 LHE

2016 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

48,905 mi
Last recorded48,905 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP16 LHE
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 48,905 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 46,417 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2024 46,417 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 43,209 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 39,214 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2022 39,172 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 36,251 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 35,061 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

both rear wheel slight minor binding

Pass 7 Jun 2019 28,670 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth on inner 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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WP16 LHE 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 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 WP16 LHE, 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 WP16 LHE registered?

WP16 LHE is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 15 June 2016.

Is WP16 LHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP16 LHE shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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