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FJ16 ZXP

2016 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

103,843 mi
Last recorded103,843 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ16 ZXP
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2026 103,843 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 92,621 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2025 92,621 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn/wearing low on outer edge of tread on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn/wearing low on outer edge of tread on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 81,403 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Feb 2023 69,112 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 56,772 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 44,124 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt slow to retract.

Offside Rear Seat belt slow to retract.

Undertrays fitted obstructing full inspection.

Pass 7 Mar 2020 37,115 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective front blade's split. (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Undertray fitted obstructing full inspection.

Pass 16 Mar 2019 24,719 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2019 24,719 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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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FJ16 ZXP 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 70%.

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 FJ16 ZXP, 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 FJ16 ZXP registered?

FJ16 ZXP is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 1 March 2016.

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