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FV16 YRG

2016 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

102,620 mi
Last recorded102,620 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV16 YRG
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 102,620 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 94,319 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 86,799 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2024 86,565 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 73,995 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 73,995 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 62,578 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2021 52,001 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2020 41,569 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jun 2020 41,569 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 30,249 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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 YRG is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Grey 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 FV16 YRG, 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 FV16 YRG registered?

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

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