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FJ16 ZXT

2016 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

77,978 mi
Last recorded77,978 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ16 ZXT
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 77,978 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

covers and shields fitted

Pass 30 May 2026 77,978 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Plastic cover fitted underneath front subframe and engine

Fail 28 May 2026 77,968 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Plastic cover fitted underneath front subframe and engine

Pass 27 May 2025 69,346 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 24 May 2024 60,369 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2023 48,111 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 37,976 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 26 May 2021 29,775 miles

Nearside Rear NSR seat belt not completely retracting

Pass 19 Feb 2021 29,739 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 24,382 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 17,193 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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FJ16 ZXT is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 FJ16 ZXT, 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 ZXT registered?

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

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