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BF16 WLG

2016 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

49,553 mi
Last recorded49,553 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 49,553 miles

Nearside Front door mirror indicator lens damaged

Pass 20 May 2025 45,101 miles

under covers fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 21 May 2024 40,522 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 May 2023 35,087 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

under covers fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Fail 25 May 2023 35,087 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

under covers fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 17 May 2022 29,718 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 May 2021 24,944 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of underbody components

Fail 24 May 2021 24,944 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of underbody components

Pass 1 Jun 2020 21,627 miles

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside components

Fail 21 May 2020 21,615 miles

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

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

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

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside components

Pass 21 May 2019 16,957 miles

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside components

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 WLG is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WLG, 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 WLG registered?

BF16 WLG is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 May 2016.

Is BF16 WLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF16 WLG shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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