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FC16 EXB

2016 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

61,152 mi
Last recorded61,152 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC16 EXB
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 61,152 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 52,045 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 44,705 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer wheel rim slightly damaged

Nearside Front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Pass 3 Jul 2023 43,917 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 37,262 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2022 37,145 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 30,211 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 25,851 miles

Offside Front tyre slightly perished

Pass 19 Jul 2019 21,363 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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FC16 EXB is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FC16 EXB, 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 FC16 EXB registered?

FC16 EXB is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 July 2016.

Is FC16 EXB safe to buy?

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