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BP65 OGC

2016 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

93,835 mi
Last recorded93,835 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP65 OGC
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 93,835 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 84,464 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2024 84,464 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 77,367 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Damage to the screen glass less 40 mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Front wiper blades deteriorated but still clearing the screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Slight perishing to the lower arm bonded bushes but no excessive wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Slight perishing to the lower arm bonded bushes but no excessive wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear outer pad lining wearing close to the 1.5 mm limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 63,014 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2021 42,126 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 31,152 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 31,152 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged x2 split/perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 22,547 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 27 Aug 2019 22,547 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing locking wheel nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 11,284 miles

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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BP65 OGC is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 BP65 OGC, 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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BP65 OGC is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 23 January 2016.

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