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FN16 KWL

2016 Mazda 2

Purple Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

58,950 mi
Last recorded58,950 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN16 KWL
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 58,950 miles

heat shields loose

Fail 5 Aug 2026 58,949 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

heat shields loose

Pass 27 Aug 2025 55,890 miles

Nearside Front daytime light out

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

Offside Front Inner 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))

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 9 Aug 2024 52,114 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 47,234 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2023 47,115 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended seatbelt not retracting (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 42,324 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Slightly cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Mirror casing damaged

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 36,089 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 35,385 miles

Nearside Front Slight grease leak from lower ball joint

Pass 26 Feb 2020 30,955 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 22,468 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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FN16 KWL is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Purple with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FN16 KWL, 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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FN16 KWL is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 3 March 2016.

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