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FV16 KNC

2016 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

98,819 mi
Last recorded98,819 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV16 KNC
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 98,819 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear quarter panel accident damaged and been filled so can't check structural integrity

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

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

Outer sill covers and under trays fitted obscuring prescribed areas and components

Pass 16 Jun 2025 86,639 miles

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

Outer sill covers and under trays fitted obscuring prescribed areas and components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2025 86,639 miles

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

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

Outer sill covers and under trays fitted obscuring prescribed areas and components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 73,333 miles

Central exhaust heat shield loose

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Outer sill covers and under trays fitted obscuring prescribed areas and components

Pass 16 Jun 2023 60,375 miles

Outer sill covers and under trays fitted obscuring prescribed areas and components

Pass 29 Jun 2022 47,210 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2021 46,721 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 46,721 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 43,488 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 39,505 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 35,030 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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FV16 KNC is a 2016 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FV16 KNC, 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 FV16 KNC registered?

FV16 KNC is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 28 May 2016.

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