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FG16 RHY

2016 Mazda 3

Black Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,652 mi
Last recorded72,652 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG16 RHY
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 8 Apr 2026 72,652 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2025 68,995 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing smooth on edges also has cuts to tread unable to see ply/cords (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1of2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

tpms light on

Pass 8 Apr 2024 62,937 miles

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 57,370 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

under trays & covers fitted - unable to fully inspect covered areas

Pass 5 Apr 2022 47,100 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under trays and covers fitted -- not allowing full inspection of covered areas

Pass 6 Apr 2021 35,559 miles

trays and covers fitted -- not allowing full inspection of covered parts

Pass 6 Apr 2020 24,884 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH 205/60/16V (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 11,893 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 RHY is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Black with a 2,184cc diesel 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 RHY, 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 RHY registered?

FG16 RHY is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 March 2016.

Is FG16 RHY safe to buy?

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