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FJ16 ZYH

2016 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

96,564 mi
Last recorded96,564 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ16 ZYH
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 96,564 miles

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

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

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

both lower ball joint rubber boots perished

Pass 22 Nov 2024 85,529 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2024 85,529 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 69,490 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn out of shape

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 59,183 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2022 59,183 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2021 48,867 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 41,636 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 32,372 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2020 32,372 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 24,995 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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FJ16 ZYH is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FJ16 ZYH, 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 FJ16 ZYH registered?

FJ16 ZYH is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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