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BN16 XVZ

2016 Mazda CX-3

Blue Diesel 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,640 mi
Last recorded155,640 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda CX-340,239 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN16 XVZ
MakeMazda
ModelCX-3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 155,640 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge HEAVILY WORN AT INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 145,097 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 117,734 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Mar 2024 117,666 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 95,155 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp light output reduced

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/50/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/50/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/50/18 1.6mm perished (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2023 94,670 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn dust cover also split doesn't prevent ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/50/18 tyre has inside facing outwards (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp light output reduced

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/50/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/50/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/50/18 1.6mm perished (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 70,459 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Mar 2022 70,409 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2021 46,905 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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BN16 XVZ is a 2016 Mazda CX-3 in Blue with a 1,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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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What year was BN16 XVZ registered?

BN16 XVZ is a 2016 Mazda CX-3, first registered on 24 March 2016.

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