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FY16 PUK

2016 Mazda 3

Silver Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,717 mi
Last recorded48,717 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY16 PUK
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 48,717 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre has a screw in it

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

travel on handbrake

Fail 21 Apr 2026 48,714 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear tyre has a screw in it

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

travel on handbrake

Pass 29 Apr 2025 46,836 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

child seat fitted to offside rear so unable to make full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Mar 2024 44,902 miles

Front nearside and offside tyres wearing on edges

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

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside stabiliser arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

travel on handbrake

unable to check offside and nearside rear seat belts du to child seats being fitted

under tray fitted so unable to see some components

Pass 23 Mar 2023 37,043 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

travel on handbrake

under tray fitted so unable to see some components

Fail 23 Mar 2023 37,043 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

travel on handbrake

under tray fitted so unable to see some components

Pass 24 Mar 2022 30,170 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Mar 2022 30,170 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 22,918 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2021 22,918 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 18,985 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 12,267 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

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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FY16 PUK is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FY16 PUK, 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 FY16 PUK registered?

FY16 PUK is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 25 April 2016.

Is FY16 PUK safe to buy?

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