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FJ16 ZYM

2016 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

74,536 mi
Last recorded74,536 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 74,536 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 72,548 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipe ends greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside mirror/side repeater housing slight damage

Rear wiper blade worn

Pass 16 Feb 2024 65,311 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2024 65,311 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 54,989 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))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 32,590 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 26,188 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 18,243 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 ZYM is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 ZYM, 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 ZYM registered?

FJ16 ZYM is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 5 March 2016.

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