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FX16 RNE

2016 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,480 mi
Last recorded53,480 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX16 RNE
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 53,480 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 18 Mar 2026 53,471 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Mar 2025 52,960 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 51,794 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on bar wear limits (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe frpm flexy hose signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on bar wear limits (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 48,279 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2023 48,164 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2022 43,034 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2022 43,034 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 39,893 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 39,893 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2020 37,826 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner braking surface deteriorated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm lining wear remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 29,226 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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FX16 RNE is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RNE, 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 RNE registered?

FX16 RNE is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is FX16 RNE safe to buy?

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