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FA65 DHD

2016 Mazda 2

Silver Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

69,864 mi
Last recorded69,864 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA65 DHD
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 69,864 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2025 69,864 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 66,865 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 62,518 miles

offside front brake disc scored on inner face

Fail 9 Jan 2023 62,518 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

offside front brake disc scored on inner face

Pass 7 Jan 2022 58,564 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 54,273 miles

washers not checked due to been frozen

Pass 20 Jan 2020 49,866 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 43,284 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Jan 2019 43,281 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick worn on to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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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FA65 DHD is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FA65 DHD, 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 FA65 DHD registered?

FA65 DHD is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 January 2016.

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