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FA65 HSN

2016 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,956 mi
Last recorded66,956 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA65 HSN
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 66,956 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Presence of grease around dust cover (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 59,913 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2024 59,913 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 53,758 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 46,525 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF&OSF lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Folding motor broken, mirror loose ()

Fail 19 Nov 2022 46,525 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF&OSF lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Folding motor broken, mirror loose ()

Pass 20 Nov 2021 36,723 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF&OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 28,051 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively NSF&OSF. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2019 12,279 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 11,424 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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FA65 HSN is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Red 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 FA65 HSN, 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 FA65 HSN registered?

FA65 HSN is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 15 February 2016.

Is FA65 HSN safe to buy?

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