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VU16 BCZ

2016 Mazda 3

White Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

92,446 mi
Last recorded92,446 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU16 BCZ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 92,446 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 81,748 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 72,333 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 65,547 miles

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

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

Rear under body has corrosion

under trays fitted

Fail 21 Feb 2023 65,536 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear under body has corrosion

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2022 60,634 miles

Handbrake slight travel

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 55,621 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 51,444 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 39,045 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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VU16 BCZ is a 2016 Mazda 3 in White with a 2,184cc 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 VU16 BCZ, 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 VU16 BCZ registered?

VU16 BCZ is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 March 2016.

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