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FA65 HSX

2016 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

70,000 mi
Last recorded70,000 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 70,000 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2026 66,977 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (JUST PASSES) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened on limit (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (JUST PASSES) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened ON LIMIT (JUST PASSES) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON LIMIT (JUST PASSES) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front wishbone bushes worn and splitting

Fail 23 Jan 2026 66,977 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (JUST PASSES) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened on limit (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (JUST PASSES) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened ON LIMIT (JUST PASSES) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON LIMIT (JUST PASSES) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front wishbone bushes worn and splitting

Pass 17 Jan 2025 55,030 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 43,136 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 30,079 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 19,658 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 12,535 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 11,317 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 7,481 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 HSX 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 90%.

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 FA65 HSX, 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 FA65 HSX registered?

FA65 HSX is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 January 2016.

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