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BT66 NHJ

2016 Mazda 3

Maroon Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

53,221 mi
Last recorded53,221 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT66 NHJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 53,221 miles

temp repair to offside door mirror

Pass 13 Nov 2024 49,566 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 44,398 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 39,054 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 32,588 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs inner faces ridged, pitted and corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Daylight running lamp not working and wire loom to lamp insecure and drooping.

Tyre pressure monitoring light illuminated indicating low tyre pressures.

Under tray present impeding inspection.

Fail 16 Nov 2021 32,560 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut to cords in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs inner faces ridged, pitted and corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Daylight running lamp not working and wire loom to lamp insecure and drooping.

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres treads low and balding towards edges particularly inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Under tray present impeding inspection.

Pass 9 Nov 2020 24,785 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 20,234 miles

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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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BT66 NHJ is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Maroon 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 BT66 NHJ, 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 BT66 NHJ registered?

BT66 NHJ is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 19 November 2016.

Is BT66 NHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT66 NHJ 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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