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FY16 HZB

2016 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

24,920 mi
Last recorded24,920 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY16 HZB
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 24,920 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 22,654 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 19,922 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2024 19,922 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 15,862 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 12,341 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 12,341 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 8,463 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 8,463 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 5,699 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 3,340 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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FY16 HZB is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FY16 HZB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY16 HZB registered?

FY16 HZB is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 24 March 2016.

Is FY16 HZB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY16 HZB shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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