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BU16 MPZ

2016 Mazda 3

Red Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2025
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

95,102 mi
Last recorded95,102 miles
Recorded on28 May 2024
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU16 MPZ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2024 95,102 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 93,726 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 66,955 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 91,928 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2021 57,097 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 85,392 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 24,898 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 MPZ is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Red with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BU16 MPZ, 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 MPZ registered?

BU16 MPZ is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 2 March 2016.

Is BU16 MPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU16 MPZ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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