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DU16 BCF

2016 Mazda 3

Red Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

82,401 mi
Last recorded82,401 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU16 BCF
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 82,401 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 79,875 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 77,006 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split end (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material end of pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective split end (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 72,876 miles

Offside wiper split at ends

Pass 22 Mar 2022 63,699 miles

Factory fitted covers

Pass 29 Mar 2021 57,031 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2021 57,031 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction items hanging from interior mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 53,547 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 38,564 miles

Offside Front tyre inner edge wearing low

engine bay cover and under trays 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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DU16 BCF is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,496cc diesel 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 DU16 BCF, 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 DU16 BCF registered?

DU16 BCF is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 23 March 2016.

Is DU16 BCF safe to buy?

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