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BW65 YZN

2016 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,029 mi
Last recorded50,029 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW65 YZN
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 50,029 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 41,812 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 34,953 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2024 34,951 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 28,636 miles

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2022 22,159 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight surface corrosion front & rear sub-frames & suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of underbody components

Fail 21 Jan 2022 22,157 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight surface corrosion front & rear sub-frames & suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of underbody components

Pass 15 Jan 2021 19,680 miles

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

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

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

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

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside components

Pass 15 Jan 2020 17,173 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 10,802 miles

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside components

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 YZN is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BW65 YZN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BW65 YZN registered?

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

Is BW65 YZN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW65 YZN shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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