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FL16 OGP

2016 Mazda 3

Red Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

82,533 mi
Last recorded82,533 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL16 OGP
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 82,533 miles

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 17 May 2025 71,049 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 61,594 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 51,361 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING LOW ON EDGES.(205-60X16V) (5.2.3 (e))

OIL CHANGE DUE ON DASH.

OUTER LOWER SILL COVERS FITTED POSSIBLE OBSCURING SOME CORROSION.

Offside Front Nail in tyre NAIL IN TREAD. ()

Rear REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT & WORN OUT.

UNDER FLOOR COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS.

UNDER FLOOR COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS.

Pass 12 May 2022 39,731 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2021 29,889 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 27,659 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))

Fail 13 Aug 2020 27,658 miles

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

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

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

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))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 19,400 miles

Under tray fitted to underside of vehicle restricting clear inspection of some components.

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 OGP is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Red with a 2,184cc diesel 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 OGP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FL16 OGP registered?

FL16 OGP is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is FL16 OGP safe to buy?

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