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BK16 LZL

2016 Mazda 3

Red Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2024
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,810 mi
Last recorded91,810 miles
Recorded on11 May 2023
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK16 LZL
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2023 91,810 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge distorted and worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2023 91,806 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Emissions unable to be completed due to opacity reading been to high (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge distorted and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 85,183 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall plus 2 , nails in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under tray fitted

Fail 20 Oct 2020 85,182 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall plus 2 , nails in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under tray fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2019 65,308 miles

plastic undertrays fitted obscuring some components

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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BK16 LZL is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Red with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BK16 LZL, 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 BK16 LZL registered?

BK16 LZL is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 15 April 2016.

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