CarVerify

Free Car Check

AV16 FBZ

2016 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1496cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

71,609 mi
Last recorded71,609 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV16 FBZ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 71,609 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyres cracking badly on both sides. 185x60x15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 61,137 miles

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides 185-60-16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 50,672 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm. 185/60/16. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 39,891 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perished. 185/60/16. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 35,358 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 30,381 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2020 30,375 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 22,768 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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
Full Mazda 2 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AV16 FBZ is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AV16 FBZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AV16 FBZ?

You can check the full history of AV16 FBZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AV16 FBZ registered?

AV16 FBZ is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 27 April 2016.

Is AV16 FBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV16 FBZ 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.

Does AV16 FBZ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AV16 FBZ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.