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BW65 YZO

2016 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

88,000 mi
Last recorded88,000 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 88,000 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

General Underbody Corrosion

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 84,237 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 82,220 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 75,256 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 68,261 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Feb 2022 61,410 miles

Central Plastic under-trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 3 Feb 2021 50,629 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 41,580 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 30,372 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 30,372 miles

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

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 YZO is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YZO, 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 YZO registered?

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

Is BW65 YZO safe to buy?

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