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FM65 JWD

2016 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

87,016 mi
Last recorded87,016 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 87,016 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arms . both rear bushes started to de bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads near min limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

handbrake travel high

Fail 6 Feb 2026 87,016 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arms . both rear bushes started to de bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads near min limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

handbrake travel high

Pass 8 Feb 2025 78,038 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Feb 2025 78,038 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side front (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2024 70,006 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 64,189 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2023 64,187 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 55,589 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 47,220 miles

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

n/s/f tyre on 2.5mm

n/s/r tyre on 2.5mm

o/s/f tyre on 2.5mm

o/s/r tyre on 3mm

Pass 20 Jan 2020 38,325 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 25,874 miles

engine cover fitted (restricted view)

under-trays fitted (restricted view)

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 JWD 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 72.7%.

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 JWD, 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 JWD registered?

FM65 JWD is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 January 2016.

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