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BL16 FVC

2016 Mazda 3

Grey Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

67,425 mi
Last recorded67,425 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL16 FVC
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 67,425 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 60,615 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2024 54,796 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 53,873 miles

handbrake slight travel

Fail 19 Dec 2023 53,873 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

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

handbrake slight travel

Pass 3 Jan 2023 45,125 miles

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

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

both front tyres getting low on tread (215/45x18)

both rear brake discs pitting

offside rear wheel slight bind

Pass 29 Dec 2021 41,613 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 38,868 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 34,602 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 FVC is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BL16 FVC, 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 FVC registered?

BL16 FVC is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 June 2016.

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