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FL66 LJY

2016 Mazda 3

Grey Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

42,503 mi
Last recorded42,503 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL66 LJY
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 42,503 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 40,860 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 38,228 miles

BOTH FRONT & OSR TYRES 2015 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE,ADVISE OLD & DETERIORATING.(215-45X18W)

SPANNER LIGHT ON DASH.

TPMS LIGHT ON DASH.

Pass 29 Sep 2022 35,868 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 32,785 miles

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

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))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 29,864 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective blade split on corner. (3.4 (b) (i))

Undertray fitted , obstructing full inspection.

Pass 27 Sep 2019 25,121 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 25,121 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended taped up and not retracting properly and occupant not restrained (7.1.2 (c))

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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FL66 LJY is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,496cc 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 FL66 LJY, 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 FL66 LJY registered?

FL66 LJY is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 24 September 2016.

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