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FV16 ZYY

2016 Mazda 3

Blue Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

113,229 mi
Last recorded113,229 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV16 ZYY
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 113,229 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 12 Mar 2025 113,227 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 110,657 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 98,923 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2023 98,923 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also tyre wall damage 215/45R18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2022 90,100 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Sep 2022 90,100 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 79,141 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 65,956 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 49,300 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 ZYY is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ZYY, 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 ZYY registered?

FV16 ZYY is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 July 2016.

Is FV16 ZYY safe to buy?

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