MOT Status
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74,868 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of underbody components
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of underbody components
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & cracking to sidewall (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
under covers fitted not allowing inspection of some components
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
under covers fitted not allowing inspection of some components
underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of underbody components
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside components
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
How Reliable is the Mazda 3?
Based on 2,040,939 MOT tests across 164,053 vehicles.
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BL16 VNV is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,496cc 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 VNV, 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 VNV registered?
BL16 VNV is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 23 June 2016.
Is BL16 VNV safe to buy?
The MOT history for BL16 VNV shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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