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BF16 WLC

2016 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2025
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

82,133 mi
Last recorded82,133 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2024
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF16 WLC
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2024 82,133 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 64,536 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 58,753 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 53,673 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 47,054 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2020 41,763 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2020 41,760 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 29,811 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 WLC is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BF16 WLC, 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 WLC registered?

BF16 WLC is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 25 April 2016.

Is BF16 WLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF16 WLC shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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