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BT65 EKU

2016 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,880 mi
Last recorded38,880 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT65 EKU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 13 Jan 2026 38,880 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 36,288 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 33,774 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 30,226 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 28,125 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 24,157 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 21,147 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 16,781 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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BT65 EKU is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BT65 EKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BT65 EKU registered?

BT65 EKU is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 January 2016.

Is BT65 EKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT65 EKU shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BT65 EKU have outstanding finance?

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