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WX16 ACY

2016 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

47,109 mi
Last recorded47,109 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX16 ACY
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 47,109 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 41,726 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 34,409 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 29,170 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 22,927 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 17,057 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 17,057 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 16,887 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 13,361 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 ACY is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 2,000cc 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 ACY, 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 ACY registered?

WX16 ACY is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 24 March 2016.

Is WX16 ACY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WX16 ACY 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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