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FV66 NVX

2016 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

89,803 mi
Last recorded89,803 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV66 NVX
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 89,803 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2025 85,417 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 80,454 miles

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

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

fuel tank heat shield slightly insecure / loose

Fail 29 Jul 2024 80,454 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

fuel tank heat shield slightly insecure / loose

Pass 25 Jul 2023 66,956 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2022 56,142 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted to vehicle

Pass 31 Jul 2021 49,994 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 40,031 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 40,031 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 26,725 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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FV66 NVX is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Grey 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 FV66 NVX, 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 FV66 NVX registered?

FV66 NVX is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 November 2016.

Is FV66 NVX safe to buy?

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