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AO16 FVH

2016 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,629 mi
Last recorded56,629 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO16 FVH
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 56,629 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 52,001 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 48,668 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2023 48,667 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 44,477 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2021 40,670 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 37,226 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 37,146 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 33,721 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 31,119 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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AO16 FVH is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Grey 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 AO16 FVH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO16 FVH registered?

AO16 FVH is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is AO16 FVH safe to buy?

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