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FG16 FLE

2016 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,536 mi
Last recorded88,536 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG16 FLE
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 88,536 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2026 88,531 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 82,632 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test 2x large stickers causing obstruction to drivers view of the road ()

Pass 5 Jan 2024 70,793 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 58,872 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 51,006 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 44,169 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges and worn close to tread wear indicators

Fail 14 Jan 2021 44,166 miles

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

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

Both front tyres worn on inner edges and worn close to tread wear indicators

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 38,003 miles

Both front tyres worn close to tread wear indicators

Pass 15 Jan 2019 30,004 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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FG16 FLE is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FG16 FLE, 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 FG16 FLE registered?

FG16 FLE is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 26 March 2016.

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