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BT16 ECF

2016 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

65,308 mi
Last recorded65,308 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 65,308 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2026 65,308 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2025 59,880 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2024 52,020 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2023 42,492 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2022 35,360 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2021 31,887 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2020 45,604 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 26 Apr 2019 22,282 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 ECF is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 ECF, 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 ECF registered?

BT16 ECF is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 10 May 2016.

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