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FX66 OTP

2016 Mazda 3

Silver Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

35,989 mi
Last recorded35,989 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX66 OTP
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 35,989 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 32,540 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 32,540 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2.8 mm and scrubbed on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Both rear brakes look and smell as if they have been hot but no issue was found with function,efficiency or binding during test. (Driven with park brake on ?).

Pass 8 Aug 2023 28,425 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 25,951 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 22,408 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 18,869 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 15,861 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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FX66 OTP is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FX66 OTP, 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 FX66 OTP registered?

FX66 OTP is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 September 2016.

Is FX66 OTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX66 OTP shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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