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BV16 DKA

2016 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

85,226 mi
Last recorded85,226 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV16 DKA
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 85,226 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on outer edge, and has sidewall damage. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre as marked. ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rattling sound from engine during fast idle test, possible belt tensioner issue, requires further investigation.

Pass 10 Apr 2025 77,558 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Apr 2025 77,377 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 69,930 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Apr 2024 69,860 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure as marked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre worn down to wear indicators, and worn on edge.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 61,303 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 52,608 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 Mar 2022 52,608 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn through to cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Apr 2021 47,694 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2021 47,691 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 46,531 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 46,511 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 37,414 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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BV16 DKA is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 BV16 DKA, 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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BV16 DKA is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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