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AO16 FYW

2016 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

39,742 mi
Last recorded39,742 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO16 FYW
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 16 Mar 2026 39,742 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 38,145 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 36,455 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 34,947 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 32,667 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 30,314 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 29,087 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 23,638 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda 2?

Based on 1,902,862 MOT tests across 147,013 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
5,024
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
147,013
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,380
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16,451
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AO16 FYW is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2016 Mazda 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 35,726 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda 2 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 18,380 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO16 FYW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 10 years old, this Mazda 2 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AO16 FYW registered?

AO16 FYW is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 March 2016.

Is AO16 FYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO16 FYW shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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