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BD65 OTE

2016 Mazda 3

White Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,612 mi
Last recorded59,612 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD65 OTE
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 59,612 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2026 59,612 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 52,871 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 45,633 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened Both Front Droplink Missing Multiple Retainers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Wiper Blade Rubber Split

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Lower Arm Rear Bushes Worn/Cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Front Wipers Streaky (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2024 45,632 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator Rear Brake Pads Below Limit (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Coil spring fractured or broken O/S/R Coil Spring Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction MIL Light On (8.2.2.2 (g))

Headlamp aim too high Both Front Dipped Beams Require Adjustment (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Front Brake Pads Almost Down To Metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened Both Front Droplink Missing Multiple Retainers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Rear Brake Discs Grooved & Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front Brake Discs Grooved & Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Wiper Blade Rubber Split

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Lower Arm Rear Bushes Worn/Cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Front Wipers Streaky (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 34,967 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing Close To Limit & Worn/Wearing On Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 28,084 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 19,056 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 11,573 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 1,692 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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BD65 OTE is a 2016 Mazda 3 in White with a 2,184cc diesel 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 BD65 OTE, 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 BD65 OTE registered?

BD65 OTE is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 18 January 2016.

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