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GK16 BKA

2016 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

49,462 mi
Last recorded49,462 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK16 BKA
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 49,462 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 41,921 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 36,809 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2024 36,809 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 29,815 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 21,967 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 17,553 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 14,780 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 10,129 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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GK16 BKA 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 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 GK16 BKA, 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 GK16 BKA registered?

GK16 BKA is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 16 March 2016.

Is GK16 BKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK16 BKA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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