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FH16 TLN

2016 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

87,314 mi
Last recorded87,314 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH16 TLN
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 87,314 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks in tread, both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Dec 2025 87,175 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking -205/60 r16 V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking -205/60 r16 V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 76,424 miles

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 12 Dec 2024 76,424 miles

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

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 12 Dec 2024 76,424 miles

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

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 22 Dec 2023 68,948 miles

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

covers fitted obstructing view

Fail 12 Dec 2023 68,451 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

covers fitted obstructing view

Pass 23 Dec 2022 58,223 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Dec 2022 58,223 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 49,824 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 41,803 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 29,536 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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FH16 TLN is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 FH16 TLN, 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 FH16 TLN registered?

FH16 TLN is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 June 2016.

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