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FV16 OLN

2016 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,539 mi
Last recorded61,539 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV16 OLN
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 61,539 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2025 56,607 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2025 56,607 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2024 51,382 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.4mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jun 2024 51,382 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.4mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 45,661 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 38,726 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.8mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 32,485 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 29,336 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 22,992 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 OLN is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OLN, 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 OLN registered?

FV16 OLN is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is FV16 OLN safe to buy?

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