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FJ16 ZYC

2016 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

97,704 mi
Last recorded97,704 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ16 ZYC
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 97,704 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2024 86,720 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamp lenses misting over (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF tyre close to legal limit on inner edge (185/60/16) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective OSF wiper blade split (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen stone chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2024 75,627 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/r and o/s/r ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under tray fitted

Fail 22 Dec 2023 75,487 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 Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/r and o/s/r ()

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 20 Dec 2022 68,631 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 57,419 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both need a polish soon (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 43,497 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Dec 2019 31,205 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 17,987 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 ZYC is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 ZYC, 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 ZYC registered?

FJ16 ZYC is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 March 2016.

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The MOT history for FJ16 ZYC shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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