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BL16 VNV

2016 Mazda 3

Grey Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

74,868 mi
Last recorded74,868 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL16 VNV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 74,868 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 68,225 miles

underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of underbody components

Fail 12 Jun 2025 68,223 miles

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

underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of underbody components

Pass 17 Jun 2024 58,510 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2023 50,563 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 42,455 miles

underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of underbody components

Pass 4 Jun 2021 33,457 miles

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

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside components

Pass 23 Jun 2020 26,424 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2019 18,477 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 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?

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