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FL16 OGJ

2016 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

98,636 mi
Last recorded98,636 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL16 OGJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 98,636 miles

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

Front Nearside and offside inner wheel arch covers missing

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Washer bottle leaking but providing fluid at time of test

Fail 22 Jul 2026 98,631 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

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

Front Nearside and offside inner wheel arch covers missing

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Washer bottle leaking but providing fluid at time of test

Pass 17 Feb 2025 95,765 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer door panel wheel arch damage

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 85,310 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 76,087 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 65,683 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 57,433 miles

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Aug 2020 57,433 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 36,519 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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FL16 OGJ is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OGJ, 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 OGJ registered?

FL16 OGJ is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 25 March 2016.

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