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ST66 FLV

2016 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

81,109 mi
Last recorded81,109 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST66 FLV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 81,109 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear upper shocker mount corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2026 81,108 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn and cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn and cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear upper shocker mount corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2025 74,425 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Jul 2025 74,423 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 65,578 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 56,663 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 48,435 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 39,407 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 39,404 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 34,268 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 30,445 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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ST66 FLV is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ST66 FLV, 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 ST66 FLV registered?

ST66 FLV is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 24 November 2016.

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