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GX16 RTZ

2016 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

27,421 mi
Last recorded27,421 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX16 RTZ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 27,421 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2025 24,344 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 21,792 miles

Both front lower suspension arm ball joint covers greasy

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 18,892 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2023 18,892 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 16,746 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 16,746 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 14,547 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front and n/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 11,617 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 6,517 miles

both front tyres perishing on outer edges

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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GX16 RTZ is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GX16 RTZ, 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 GX16 RTZ registered?

GX16 RTZ is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 16 March 2016.

Is GX16 RTZ safe to buy?

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