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FG66 JXV

2016 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

105,368 mi
Last recorded105,368 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG66 JXV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 105,368 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Jul 2026 105,366 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 98,194 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil x 2 (5.3.2 (b))

subframes / sills x 2 front to rear corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2024 91,883 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 85,019 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 77,401 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 68,976 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 56,213 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 49,903 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn low outer edge

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

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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FG66 JXV is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,998cc 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 FG66 JXV, 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 FG66 JXV registered?

FG66 JXV is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 September 2016.

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