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FM65 JVT

2016 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,390 mi
Last recorded66,390 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM65 JVT
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 66,390 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2025 66,380 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement caliper (1.1.15 (e))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 64,787 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2024 64,787 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 63,777 miles

Offside Front drop link ball joint dust cover split but preventing the ingress of dirt

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 30 Nov 2023 63,777 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front drop link ball joint dust cover split but preventing the ingress of dirt

exhaust heat shield insecure but not likely to fall from vehicle

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 29 Nov 2022 60,661 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 57,314 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe connected to brake hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorber corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Lower arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm inner rear bush cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe connected to brake hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Lower arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Lower lateral link (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower lateral link bushes worn/cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe connected to brake hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorber corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Lower arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm inner rear bush cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe connected to brake hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorber corroded

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Lower arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Lower lateral link (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower lateral link bushes worn/cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2021 57,310 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached Broken (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe connected to brake hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorber corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Lower arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm inner rear bush cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe connected to brake hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Lower arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Lower lateral link (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower lateral link bushes worn/cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe connected to brake hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorber corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Lower arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm inner rear bush cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe connected to brake hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorber corroded

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Lower arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Lower lateral link (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower lateral link bushes worn/cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 50,072 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 42,011 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts 3mm 205/60 16 (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2019 31,878 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2056016 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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 JVT is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JVT, 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 JVT registered?

FM65 JVT is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 5 February 2016.

Is FM65 JVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM65 JVT shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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