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BT16 BTF

2016 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

27,461 mi
Last recorded27,461 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT16 BTF
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 27,461 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2024 24,794 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin [Offside/nearside front] (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Oct 2024 24,746 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords [Outer sidewall] (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin [Offside/nearside front] (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing [Nearside front and offside rear] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 22,079 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords [Splits in outer sidewall] (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing [Outer sidewall] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 19,378 miles

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

engine cover/undertray fitted/tested in wet condition

Pass 13 Nov 2021 17,552 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2020 15,397 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 12,165 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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BT16 BTF is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BT16 BTF, 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 BT16 BTF registered?

BT16 BTF is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 19 May 2016.

Is BT16 BTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT16 BTF shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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