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AP16 WHC

2016 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

89,136 mi
Last recorded89,136 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP16 WHC
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 89,136 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald on edges and down to 2.5mm in tread area of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing bald on edges of tread area of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread area worn low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 76,733 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bead rim of alloy wheel (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside perished and cracking in tread areas of tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 64,320 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 51,851 miles

all tyres slightly perished

Fail 20 Jul 2022 51,620 miles

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

all tyres slightly perished

Pass 13 Jul 2021 39,803 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 34,091 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 30,877 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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AP16 WHC is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AP16 WHC, 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 AP16 WHC registered?

AP16 WHC is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 5 August 2016.

Is AP16 WHC safe to buy?

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