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GJ16 FPN

2016 Mazda 2

Purple Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

35,111 mi
Last recorded35,111 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ16 FPN
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 35,111 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2026 35,111 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2025 33,099 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 31,856 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 30,690 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2022 29,032 miles
Fail 16 May 2022 29,032 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 May 2021 27,173 miles
Fail 19 May 2021 27,173 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2020 26,658 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 20,854 miles

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

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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GJ16 FPN is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Purple with a 1,496cc 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 GJ16 FPN, 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 GJ16 FPN registered?

GJ16 FPN is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 April 2016.

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