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WU66 WUX

2016 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

70,191 mi
Last recorded70,191 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU66 WUX
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 70,191 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 63,196 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 60,682 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 56,938 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 48,518 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2021 48,518 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 41,914 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 1 Aug 2019 37,951 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 37,950 miles

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

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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WU66 WUX is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Black 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 WU66 WUX, 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 WU66 WUX registered?

WU66 WUX is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 September 2016.

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