2016 Mazda 3 2.0L Petrol · BB15 BAR
2016 Mazda 3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 22 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 138,354 miles. MOT expired on 13 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA 3
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,354 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BB15 BAR Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/10/2025
- 138,354 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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BB15 BAR Mileage History
- 28/03/201935,385 mi
- 29/03/201936,385 mi+1,000 mi
- 03/03/202057,823 mi+21,438 mi
- 03/03/202057,823 mi
- 18/03/202174,888 mi+17,065 mi
- 18/03/202174,890 mi+2 mi
- 11/05/2022107,292 mi+32,402 mi
- 03/07/2023116,971 mi+9,679 mi
- 03/07/2023116,971 mi
- 30/09/2024129,353 mi+12,382 mi
- 15/10/2025138,354 mi+9,001 mi
Average of roughly 15,718 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
BB15 BAR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Mazda 3 (BB15 BAR) between March 2019 and October 2025.
The record contains 7 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 15 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
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