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FG16 RFO

2016 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,827 mi
Last recorded91,827 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 91,827 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 79,934 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2024 74,998 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 69,894 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 69,894 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 63,874 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 52,559 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 40,845 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 21,636 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 21,636 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 RFO 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 RFO, 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 RFO registered?

FG16 RFO is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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