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AV16 BYS

2016 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

44,447 mi
Last recorded44,447 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV16 BYS
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 44,447 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2024 38,881 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 33,128 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 33,127 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 25,979 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2021 18,768 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 17,357 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 16,346 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 12,087 miles

Front Wipers smear.

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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AV16 BYS is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Silver 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 AV16 BYS, 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 AV16 BYS registered?

AV16 BYS is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 March 2016.

Is AV16 BYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV16 BYS 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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