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BW16 BZK

2016 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

95,278 mi
Last recorded95,278 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 95,278 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 86,368 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2025 86,368 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tread below 1.6mm and balding on inside edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tread below 1.6 mm on inside and bald on inside edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2024 78,045 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 67,206 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 54,221 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 38,943 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 37,957 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 30,483 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

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 BZK 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 BZK, 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 BZK registered?

BW16 BZK is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 July 2016.

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The MOT history for BW16 BZK shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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