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BV16 DLJ

2016 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

56,513 mi
Last recorded56,513 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 56,513 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Apr 2026 56,511 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Apr 2026 56,506 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 53,678 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2025 53,676 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Apr 2024 50,491 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 45,766 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 43,462 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 43,462 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 40,187 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 38,039 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 30,611 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 30,610 miles

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

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 DLJ 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 DLJ, 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 BV16 DLJ registered?

BV16 DLJ is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 5 March 2016.

Is BV16 DLJ safe to buy?

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