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FL16 EZR

2016 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

55,315 mi
Last recorded55,315 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL16 EZR
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 55,315 miles

Nearside Front Lower ball joint gaiter perished

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded and osf (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower ball joint gaiter perished

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2026 55,315 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower ball joint gaiter perished

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded and osf (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower ball joint gaiter perished

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 53,257 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 46,214 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 39,250 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 32,177 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 25,617 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 20,015 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 13,013 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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FL16 EZR is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Black 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 FL16 EZR, 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 FL16 EZR registered?

FL16 EZR is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 23 March 2016.

Is FL16 EZR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL16 EZR 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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