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FL16 OFS

2016 Mazda 3

White Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2025
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

96,423 mi
Last recorded96,423 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL16 OFS
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2024 96,423 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2023 92,442 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 86,861 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 85,706 miles

Offside Front o/s/f lower bumper damage and fog lamp surround

corrosion over components under vehicle front and rear

Fail 22 Mar 2022 85,706 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 18" (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front o/s/f lower bumper damage and fog lamp surround

corrosion over components under vehicle front and rear

Pass 3 Mar 2021 84,087 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside front bumper damage

Pass 3 Mar 2020 81,581 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 60,738 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 OFS is a 2016 Mazda 3 in White with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OFS, 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 OFS registered?

FL16 OFS is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 March 2016.

Is FL16 OFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL16 OFS shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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