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FE16 LXN

2016 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

94,855 mi
Last recorded94,855 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE16 LXN
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 94,855 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened starting to show corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear shock absorber bump stop deteriorated and dust cover sleeve loose/insecure

Rear exhaust heat-shield loose/insecure

all 4 tyres just starting to show age cracks and treads on 3-4mm

fuel tank heat-shield slightly deteriorated

Fail 16 Mar 2026 94,855 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened starting to show corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear shock absorber bump stop deteriorated and dust cover sleeve loose/insecure

Rear exhaust heat-shield loose/insecure

all 4 tyres just starting to show age cracks and treads on 3-4mm

fuel tank heat-shield slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Mar 2025 88,450 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 80,582 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2024 80,565 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 73,118 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front brake pads look approx 70% worn ? hard to see

Fail 22 Mar 2023 73,118 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front brake pads look approx 70% worn ? hard to see

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 65,408 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2022 65,408 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 59,391 miles

Front both tyres tread on 2-3mm and wearing on inner edges

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

recommend a wheel alignment

Fail 19 Mar 2021 59,386 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Front both tyres tread on 2-3mm and wearing on inner edges

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

recommend a wheel alignment

Pass 21 Mar 2020 56,446 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 56,446 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 40,945 miles

rear tyres wearing low on edges

Fail 13 Mar 2019 40,945 miles

Seat belt pretensioner missing where fitted as original equipment (7.1.4 (a))

rear tyres wearing low on edges

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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FE16 LXN is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 FE16 LXN, 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 FE16 LXN registered?

FE16 LXN is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 14 March 2016.

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