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BV66 BKL

2016 Mazda 3

Blue Diesel 2191cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,411 mi
Last recorded113,411 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV66 BKL
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,191cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 113,411 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear [rear] (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear [rear] (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 May 2026 113,392 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear [rear] (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear [rear] (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 May 2025 111,369 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 108,055 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2024 108,055 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split smearing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 92,651 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge 215/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Jul 2023 92,651 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge 215/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 81,380 miles

Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 25 Jun 2022 81,380 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 66,384 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 55,675 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 38,055 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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BV66 BKL is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 2,191cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BV66 BKL, 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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BV66 BKL is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 23 September 2016.

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