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BP16 YAH

2016 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

150,861 mi
Last recorded150,861 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP16 YAH
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 150,861 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2026 147,850 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2025 137,565 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2025 136,475 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced water inside (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 124,130 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2025 123,235 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 112,272 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 92,940 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 92,203 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 79,899 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 71,905 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 54,355 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2020 42,374 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2019 28,758 miles

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

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

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 YAH is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BP16 YAH, 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 YAH registered?

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

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