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GF16 CEA

2016 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

56,514 mi
Last recorded56,514 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF16 CEA
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 56,514 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge very worn 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Jan 2025 56,514 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge very worn 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 49,397 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 42,235 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 21,803 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2022 21,727 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Does not retracted. (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 14,763 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 8,380 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 606 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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GF16 CEA is a 2016 Mazda 2 in White with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GF16 CEA, 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 GF16 CEA registered?

GF16 CEA is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 22 March 2016.

Is GF16 CEA safe to buy?

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