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BU16 HJV

2016 Mazda CX-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,532 mi
Last recorded49,532 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda CX-340,239 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU16 HJV
MakeMazda
ModelCX-3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 49,532 miles

Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 43,456 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 33,279 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 29,913 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2023 29,912 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 25,301 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 20,431 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 20,431 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

How Reliable is the Mazda CX-3?

Based on 170,196 MOT tests across 25,175 vehicles.

88.5%
Pass Rate
5,723
Miles/Year
11
Year Lifespan
25,175
On UK Roads
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BU16 HJV is a 2016 Mazda CX-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2016 Mazda CX-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 40,239 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mazda CX-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 11 years. At 10 years old, this Mazda CX-3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BU16 HJV registered?

BU16 HJV is a 2016 Mazda CX-3, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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