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BW16 BVC

2016 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

68,415 mi
Last recorded68,415 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW16 BVC
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 68,415 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front to rears under trays fitted

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside inners scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Jul 2026 68,413 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front to rears under trays fitted

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside inners scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 63,524 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 58,793 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 55,629 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 47,514 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 38,411 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 33,133 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 14,791 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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BW16 BVC is a 2016 Mazda 3 in White 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 BW16 BVC, 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 BW16 BVC registered?

BW16 BVC is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 13 July 2016.

Is BW16 BVC safe to buy?

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