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E1 BAV

2016 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

58,108 mi
Last recorded58,108 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE1 BAV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 58,108 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2025 54,129 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2025 54,123 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 47,524 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 46,209 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 41,047 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 35,319 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 27,711 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 27,711 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 21,956 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 13,215 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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E1 BAV is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 E1 BAV, 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 E1 BAV registered?

E1 BAV is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is E1 BAV safe to buy?

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