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AO16 BFA

2016 Mazda CX-3

Red Diesel 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

32,706 mi
Last recorded32,706 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda CX-340,239 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO16 BFA
MakeMazda
ModelCX-3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 32,706 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 30,612 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 27,888 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2023 27,887 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords exposed through the cracks/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords exposed through the cracks/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords exposed through the cracks/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 25,741 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Dec 2021 23,997 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 20,903 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 18,037 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 15,059 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda CX-3?

Based on 170,196 MOT tests across 25,175 vehicles.

88.5%
Pass Rate
5,723
Miles/Year
11
Year Lifespan
25,175
On UK Roads
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AO16 BFA is a 2016 Mazda CX-3 in Red with a 1,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2016 Mazda CX-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 40,239 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Mazda CX-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 11 years. At 10 years old, this Mazda CX-3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AO16 BFA is a 2016 Mazda CX-3, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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