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FM65 FEH

2016 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

35,722 mi
Last recorded35,722 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM65 FEH
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 35,722 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2026 35,717 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2025 32,800 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 30,834 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 29,379 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 26,018 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 22,812 miles

both front tyres have splits on inner walls

Pass 20 Aug 2020 20,849 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 18,421 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 18,412 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 16,744 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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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FM65 FEH is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 FM65 FEH, 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 FM65 FEH registered?

FM65 FEH is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 15 January 2016.

Is FM65 FEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM65 FEH shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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