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BB06 APB

2016 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,084 mi
Last recorded55,084 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBB06 APB
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 55,084 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2026 55,078 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2025 52,028 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside 2mm each (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 46,741 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 41,247 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 41,247 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2022 37,702 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 32,979 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2020 30,339 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 25,665 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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BB06 APB is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BB06 APB, 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 BB06 APB registered?

BB06 APB is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is BB06 APB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BB06 APB shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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