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FX66 ZPR

2016 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,342 mi
Last recorded92,342 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX66 ZPR
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 92,342 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.7mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.2mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.2mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 86,415 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 82,977 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2024 82,975 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 71,278 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 60,352 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2022 60,351 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear near rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear near rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 50,898 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 50,872 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 43,806 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.1mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.6mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Aug 2020 43,806 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.1mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.6mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 34,672 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 ZPR is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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