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WS55 AUG

2016 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

145,300 mi
Last recorded145,300 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWS55 AUG
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 145,300 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 131,076 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 115,765 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Jan 2024 115,760 miles

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 99,045 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 85,893 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 71,508 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 56,680 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 38,187 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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WS55 AUG is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WS55 AUG, 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 WS55 AUG registered?

WS55 AUG is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 11 January 2016.

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