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BL16 FPY

2016 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,146 mi
Last recorded88,146 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL16 FPY
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 88,146 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Nov 2024 79,422 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 74,232 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 67,220 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to legal limit...i.e 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin View partially obscured (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Jun 2023 67,220 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to legal limit...i.e 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin View partially obscured (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2022 53,955 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 39,401 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 35,192 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 35,192 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2019 21,475 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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BL16 FPY is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Blue 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 BL16 FPY, 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 BL16 FPY registered?

BL16 FPY is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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