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BW65 UAT

2016 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

82,186 mi
Last recorded82,186 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW65 UAT
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 12 Mar 2026 82,186 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2026 81,879 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 72,710 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 64,913 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 57,342 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 49,162 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 41,989 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Jan 2020 35,041 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 25,877 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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BW65 UAT 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 100%.

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 BW65 UAT, 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 BW65 UAT registered?

BW65 UAT is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 January 2016.

Is BW65 UAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW65 UAT shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BW65 UAT have outstanding finance?

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