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FG16 GZE

2016 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

52,149 mi
Last recorded52,149 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG16 GZE
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 52,149 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2025 45,333 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 39,483 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both, 185/65r15 88t (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2023 35,512 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertray fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2022 30,823 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4, 185/65r15 88t (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 26,397 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both, 185/65r15 88t (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 21,895 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/65r15 88t (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/65r15 88t (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 18,432 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 18,432 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2018 14,085 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 GZE is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FG16 GZE, 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 GZE registered?

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

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