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FG16 YOA

2016 Mazda 3

Grey Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

76,030 mi
Last recorded76,030 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG16 YOA
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 76,030 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 69,232 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 65,011 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 51,213 miles

plastic covers fitted under vehicle

Fail 18 Mar 2023 51,082 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

plastic covers fitted under vehicle

Pass 19 Apr 2022 36,195 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 29,461 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 26,333 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 20,220 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 YOA is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 2,184cc diesel 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 FG16 YOA, 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 YOA registered?

FG16 YOA is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 April 2016.

Is FG16 YOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG16 YOA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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