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FL16 EZU

2016 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

34,698 mi
Last recorded34,698 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL16 EZU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 34,698 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2025 34,680 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper cover damaged (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 30,940 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2024 29,824 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 26,527 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 23,535 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 20,778 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 18,585 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 15,436 miles

front registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

under trays/covers fitted

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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FL16 EZU is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Red 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 FL16 EZU, 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 FL16 EZU registered?

FL16 EZU is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 2 March 2016.

Is FL16 EZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL16 EZU 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.

Does FL16 EZU have outstanding finance?

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