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FM65 RXJ

2016 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,398 mi
Last recorded89,398 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM65 RXJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 89,398 miles

exhaust rear heatshield insecure

Fail 3 Apr 2026 89,391 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust rear heatshield insecure

Pass 11 Apr 2025 84,320 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both streaking (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 79,153 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2024 79,151 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 64,505 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 54,263 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 45,357 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2020 38,254 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin + discs worn/lipped (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 29,699 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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FM65 RXJ is a 2016 Mazda 2 in White with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FM65 RXJ, 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 FM65 RXJ registered?

FM65 RXJ is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 23 February 2016.

Is FM65 RXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM65 RXJ shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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