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BP16 XZU

2016 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

61,634 mi
Last recorded61,634 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP16 XZU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 61,634 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit wear inner edge 215/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit wear inner edge 215/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Dec 2025 61,634 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit wear inner edge 215/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit wear inner edge 215/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

tpms light on dash

Pass 9 Dec 2024 58,964 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear inner edge 215/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear inner edge 215/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 9 Dec 2024 58,964 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear inner edge 215/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear inner edge 215/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

tpms light on

Pass 11 Dec 2023 57,236 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and lipped around the edges of the discs b/s/o/v (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin b/s/o/v (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2022 53,340 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 48,486 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 44,728 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 44,727 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 37,029 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

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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BP16 XZU is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BP16 XZU, 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 BP16 XZU registered?

BP16 XZU is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 June 2016.

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