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BK66 OBC

2016 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,401 mi
Last recorded57,401 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK66 OBC
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 57,401 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2024 53,359 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 48,996 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 42,224 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear Brake Pads Starting To Get Low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S/F Outer Tyre Sidewall Damaged But No Cords Exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view Water Ingress Present To N/S Lower Corner Of Screen (Visibility Unaffected) (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2022 35,245 miles

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view Water Ingress Present In Lower N/S Corner Of Windscreen (Visibility Unaffected) (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 May 2022 35,245 miles

Battery leaking Battery Leaking Acid Around Live Terminal (4.13 (b))

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 Below Limit (Inner Pads) (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm N/S/R Tyre Below Limit (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/R Tyre On Legal Limit (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view Water Ingress Present In Lower N/S Corner Of Windscreen (Visibility Unaffected) (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2021 27,941 miles

unable to fully inspect outer sills due to covers being fitted

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside components

Pass 15 May 2020 21,556 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + slight cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + slight cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 May 2019 13,792 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 13,792 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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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BK66 OBC is a 2016 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,998cc petrol 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 BK66 OBC, 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 BK66 OBC registered?

BK66 OBC is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 2 September 2016.

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