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V1 RBP

2016 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,770 mi
Last recorded42,770 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV1 RBP
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 16 Feb 2026 42,770 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 39,470 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 35,999 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 32,548 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 29,264 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Feb 2021 25,559 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 23,430 miles

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))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 18,684 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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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V1 RBP is a 2016 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 V1 RBP, 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 V1 RBP registered?

V1 RBP is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 10 March 2016.

Is V1 RBP safe to buy?

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