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BD66 XHB

2016 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

75,734 mi
Last recorded75,734 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD66 XHB
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 75,734 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 63,741 miles

rear brake pads wearing low/ check front inner brake pads

Fail 25 Sep 2024 63,723 miles

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

rear brake pads wearing low/ check front inner brake pads

Pass 28 Sep 2023 51,410 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 42,098 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 42,097 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2021 32,862 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 25,646 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective split on end (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 21,461 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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BD66 XHB is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BD66 XHB, 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 BD66 XHB registered?

BD66 XHB is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 September 2016.

Is BD66 XHB safe to buy?

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