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FX16 MZW

2016 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Dec 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

76,120 mi
Last recorded76,120 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX16 MZW
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 76,120 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 64,918 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2023 52,356 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 36,787 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 29,743 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 29,701 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt installation in such a position that loading the belt causes the cushion to be raised or significantly compressed, allowing the occupant to effectively move forward (10.1 (l))

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 26,277 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 21,320 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 18,081 miles

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

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

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 MZW is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MZW, 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 MZW registered?

FX16 MZW is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 3 March 2016.

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