2016 Mazda 3 2.0L Petrol · R6 BSA
2016 Mazda 3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 30 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 58,549 miles. MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA 3
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 58,549 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R6 BSA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/03/2026
- 58,549 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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R6 BSA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Mazda 3 (R6 BSA) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
R6 BSA Mileage History
- 24/03/202340,387 mi
- 27/03/202447,267 mi+6,880 mi
- 28/03/202447,267 mi
- 25/03/202553,470 mi+6,203 mi
- 26/03/202658,549 mi+5,079 mi
Average of roughly 6,041 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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