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FH16 TMV

2016 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

90,931 mi
Last recorded90,931 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 90,931 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 85,258 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

front discs lipped

Pass 10 May 2024 80,895 miles
Fail 10 May 2024 80,895 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2023 76,304 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 68,314 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe corroded

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 57,223 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 48,972 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 38,147 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 TMV is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Blue 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 FH16 TMV, 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 TMV registered?

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

Is FH16 TMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH16 TMV 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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