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BL16 GKE

2016 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,492 mi
Last recorded117,492 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL16 GKE
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 117,492 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2025 110,391 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbone rear bushes are worn cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped in zone B less than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2024 102,010 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 96,976 miles

Front chip in windscreen

Pass 31 Jan 2022 92,442 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60/16 H (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Jan 2022 92,442 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60/16 H (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 88,139 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 82,060 miles
Fail 26 May 2020 82,060 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2019 65,536 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 GKE 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 BL16 GKE, 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 GKE registered?

BL16 GKE is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 8 June 2016.

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