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FP16 YMX

2016 Mazda 2

Purple Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

86,815 mi
Last recorded86,815 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP16 YMX
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 86,815 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 74,834 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Plastic sill covers fitted obscuring some testable items.

Steering system feels rough/notchy.

Pass 3 Oct 2023 66,292 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 66,290 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 57,941 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 57,238 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 46,736 miles

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

Offside Front fog light inop

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 36,871 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 36,871 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 27,116 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged but no sharp edges / projections at time of inspecion

undercarriage trays / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

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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FP16 YMX is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Purple with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FP16 YMX, 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 FP16 YMX registered?

FP16 YMX is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 11 March 2016.

Is FP16 YMX safe to buy?

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