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WX16 ACO

2016 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

42,669 mi
Last recorded42,669 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX16 ACO
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 42,669 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 41,062 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2024 40,239 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 38,397 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 36,106 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 34,539 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre also have deep cuts 2056016 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2021 34,514 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre also have deep cuts 2056016 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 25,685 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 16,271 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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WX16 ACO is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Red 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 WX16 ACO, 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 WX16 ACO registered?

WX16 ACO is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 25 April 2016.

Is WX16 ACO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WX16 ACO shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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