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B1 WMH

2016 Mazda 3

Silver Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

96,369 mi
Last recorded96,369 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB1 WMH
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 96,369 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 90,010 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 79,426 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 65,203 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2023 65,203 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 51,768 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 38,614 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 33,419 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 24,508 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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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B1 WMH is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,496cc diesel 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 B1 WMH, 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 B1 WMH registered?

B1 WMH is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is B1 WMH safe to buy?

The MOT history for B1 WMH 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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