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FG16 ZPB

2016 Mazda 2

Grey Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

113,144 mi
Last recorded113,144 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG16 ZPB
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 113,144 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2026 113,144 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2025 101,088 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 88,765 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2024 88,758 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 76,033 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs on the inner and outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm+ perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm+ perishing (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted

Fail 13 Apr 2023 76,033 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick + cant see inner discs (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs on the inner and outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm+ perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm+ perishing (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2022 63,366 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2022 63,366 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2021 53,648 miles

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

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

under-tray fitted

Fail 10 Apr 2021 53,648 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

under-tray fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2020 44,444 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 32,066 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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 ZPB is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 ZPB, 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 ZPB registered?

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

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