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FX16 MZT

2016 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,408 mi
Last recorded53,408 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX16 MZT
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 53,408 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside discs worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside tyres worn low and both edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Jan 2025 39,038 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 35,318 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 28,626 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 28,460 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended seized not extracting / retracting to or from reel. (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 21,527 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 20,537 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2022 20,537 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 18,071 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.7mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 16,810 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 12,344 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 12,344 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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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FX16 MZT is a 2016 Mazda 2 in White with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FX16 MZT, 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 FX16 MZT registered?

FX16 MZT is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 5 March 2016.

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