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WV16 WNN

2016 Mazda 3

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,940 mi
Last recorded81,940 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV16 WNN
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 81,940 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - lower arm - rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 69,944 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower arm rearward bushes split - both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres - tread depth 3mm (1.4mm to legal limit) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 55,353 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2024 55,353 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 45,982 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 33,417 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 33,417 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 29,230 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 26,055 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 21,673 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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WV16 WNN is a 2016 Mazda 3 in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WV16 WNN, 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 WV16 WNN registered?

WV16 WNN is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 26 March 2016.

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