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BT66 OUJ

2016 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

57,737 mi
Last recorded57,737 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT66 OUJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 23 Oct 2025 57,737 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 52,777 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres are at 2.8mm and wearing on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 47,658 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2022 43,554 miles

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2021 37,168 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2020 31,810 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2019 25,560 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted

undertrays fitted

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 OUJ is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 BT66 OUJ, 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 OUJ registered?

BT66 OUJ is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 October 2016.

Is BT66 OUJ safe to buy?

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