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FP65 FLJ

2016 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,340 mi
Last recorded70,340 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP65 FLJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 70,340 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2026 70,338 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 65,100 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 60,587 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 54,514 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 20 Feb 2023 54,514 miles

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

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

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 47,632 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 42,065 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 42,062 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 38,541 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 38,541 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 29,732 miles

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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FP65 FLJ is a 2016 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,496cc 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 FP65 FLJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FP65 FLJ registered?

FP65 FLJ is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 January 2016.

Is FP65 FLJ safe to buy?

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