CarVerify

Free Car Check

FL16 OGE

2016 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1496cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

54,626 mi
Last recorded54,626 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL16 OGE
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 54,626 miles

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

Rear general underbody corrosion

Fail 27 Mar 2026 54,626 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear general underbody corrosion

Pass 27 Mar 2025 47,553 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 28 Mar 2024 40,178 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2024 40,178 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2023 34,952 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 29,043 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2022 29,043 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

n/s/f tyre splitting and wearing low

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

tpms light on

Pass 29 Mar 2021 22,954 miles

n/s/f tyre getting low

o/s/f tyre perishing on edges

Fail 27 Mar 2021 22,954 miles

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

n/s/f tyre getting low

o/s/f tyre perishing on edges

Pass 21 Mar 2020 21,003 miles

tyres starting to perish

Fail 21 Mar 2020 21,002 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

tyres starting to perish

Pass 23 Mar 2019 16,774 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
Full Mazda 2 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FL16 OGE is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 FL16 OGE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FL16 OGE?

You can check the full history of FL16 OGE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FL16 OGE registered?

FL16 OGE is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 March 2016.

Is FL16 OGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL16 OGE shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FL16 OGE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FL16 OGE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.