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AU16 WMM

2016 Mazda 3

Grey Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2025
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

120,012 mi
Last recorded120,012 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2024
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU16 WMM
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2024 120,012 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2023 114,703 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 102,314 miles

Under-covers and sill-covers fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2021 90,471 miles
Fail 27 May 2021 90,370 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2020 79,888 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 59,981 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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AU16 WMM is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AU16 WMM, 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 AU16 WMM registered?

AU16 WMM is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 5 March 2016.

Is AU16 WMM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU16 WMM shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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