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GF16 CEJ

2016 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

78,268 mi
Last recorded78,268 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF16 CEJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 78,268 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2025 70,172 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 60,936 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 52,147 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2023 51,960 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 45,006 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 36,880 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 30,961 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 23,267 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 CEJ is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Red 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 GF16 CEJ, 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 CEJ registered?

GF16 CEJ is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 28 June 2016.

Is GF16 CEJ safe to buy?

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