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FM16 ZGU

2016 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

83,631 mi
Last recorded83,631 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM16 ZGU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 5 Dec 2025 83,631 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 65,105 miles

Offside Rear Inner Drivers side rear tyre inner, slight flaking, possibly due to wheel cleaning product? monitor.

Pass 22 Dec 2023 49,819 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 45,855 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 38,198 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 31,527 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm, wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm, wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 24,842 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 19,022 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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FM16 ZGU is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FM16 ZGU, 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 FM16 ZGU registered?

FM16 ZGU is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 July 2016.

Is FM16 ZGU safe to buy?

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