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FG16 RFX

2016 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

84,452 mi
Last recorded84,452 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG16 RFX
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 84,452 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Sep 2025 84,450 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 74,225 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 68,564 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 60,964 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 51,466 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has slight cracking on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 51,466 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has slight cracking on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 44,414 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 40,056 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 40,056 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 28,221 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 RFX is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FG16 RFX, 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 FG16 RFX registered?

FG16 RFX is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is FG16 RFX safe to buy?

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