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BU16 HNG

2016 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

108,805 mi
Last recorded108,805 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU16 HNG
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 108,805 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2025 108,805 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 94,625 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2024 94,625 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 95% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 83,132 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 71,456 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 71,446 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 60,716 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 60,694 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 52,151 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 40,341 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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BU16 HNG is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BU16 HNG, 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 BU16 HNG registered?

BU16 HNG is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 12 March 2016.

Is BU16 HNG safe to buy?

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