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FP65 FPU

2016 Mazda 3

White Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

115,846 mi
Last recorded115,846 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP65 FPU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 115,846 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2025 115,846 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2024 102,882 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2024 102,862 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Sep 2023 102,554 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Sep 2022 102,011 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 99,904 miles

Rear zero smoke reading

Pass 11 Sep 2020 96,063 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

zero smoke reading

Fail 11 Sep 2020 96,063 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

zero smoke reading

Pass 31 Dec 2019 93,601 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sticker ()

Pass 4 Jan 2019 74,316 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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FP65 FPU is a 2016 Mazda 3 in White with a 2,184cc diesel 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 FP65 FPU, 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 FP65 FPU registered?

FP65 FPU is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 19 January 2016.

Is FP65 FPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP65 FPU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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