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BF16 DHJ

2016 Mazda 3

Black Diesel 2191cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2025
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,149 mi
Last recorded122,149 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2024
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF16 DHJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,191cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2024 122,149 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S - showing signs of overheating (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Jul 2024 122,149 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S - showing signs of overheating (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 97,950 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened showing signs of overheating, pads low (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Jul 2023 97,949 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened showing signs of overheating (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 70,344 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 49,879 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 45,431 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 37,791 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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BF16 DHJ is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Black with a 2,191cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BF16 DHJ, 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 BF16 DHJ registered?

BF16 DHJ is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 December 2016.

Is BF16 DHJ safe to buy?

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