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BK66 ZXU

2016 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,186 mi
Last recorded88,186 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK66 ZXU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 88,186 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2026 88,186 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2025 82,341 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 74,866 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S and O/S (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 64,934 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S and O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jul 2023 64,678 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S and O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 53,731 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 43,222 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 33,838 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 23,264 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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BK66 ZXU is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Silver 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 ZXU, 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 ZXU registered?

BK66 ZXU is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 27 September 2016.

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