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BT16 GYZ

2016 Mazda 3

Grey Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

83,300 mi
Last recorded83,300 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT16 GYZ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 83,300 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 77,031 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 70,047 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 7 Feb 2024 70,045 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 64,140 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 57,883 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 57,883 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 53,044 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 47,368 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low (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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BT16 GYZ is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BT16 GYZ, 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 GYZ registered?

BT16 GYZ is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 27 June 2016.

Is BT16 GYZ safe to buy?

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