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WV16 BNU

2016 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

100,553 mi
Last recorded100,553 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV16 BNU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 21 Oct 2025 100,553 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 96,372 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s+o/s front wishbone inner rear bushes warn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 90,438 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 84,558 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 74,389 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 62,806 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 45,675 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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WV16 BNU is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 WV16 BNU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WV16 BNU registered?

WV16 BNU is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 19 May 2016.

Is WV16 BNU safe to buy?

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