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FG16 GOC

2016 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

92,372 mi
Last recorded92,372 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG16 GOC
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 5 Mar 2026 92,372 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under side corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 10 Feb 2025 87,190 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 79,978 miles

DAMAGE TO NSF BUMPER.

DAMAGE TO REAR BUMPER.

HAND BRAKE READY FOR AJUSTMENT.

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 62,506 miles

FRONT & REAR INNER BRAKE PADS NOT VISIBLE WITH WHEELS ON.

OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED.

TPMS LIGHT ON DASH.

UNDER FLOOR COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS.

Pass 9 Mar 2022 50,178 miles

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

HANDBRAKE LEVER TOO HIGH REQUIRES AND ADJUSTMENT

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING IN TREAD AREA 205/60R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

TPMS LIGHT ON DASH CHECK TYRE PRESSURES

UNDERBODY COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS

Pass 18 Jan 2021 42,467 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine covers and vehicle undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2020 31,495 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers and vehicle undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2019 22,113 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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FG16 GOC is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FG16 GOC, 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 FG16 GOC registered?

FG16 GOC is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 25 March 2016.

Is FG16 GOC safe to buy?

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