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BV16 HTC

2016 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

63,747 mi
Last recorded63,747 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 63,747 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 58,090 miles

under covers fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 22 Feb 2024 52,606 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 44,201 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 37,479 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 32,701 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of underbody components

Pass 5 Feb 2020 29,434 miles

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2019 21,399 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2019 21,399 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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 HTC is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BV16 HTC, 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 HTC registered?

BV16 HTC is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is BV16 HTC safe to buy?

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