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MT16 FHV

2016 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

29,386 mi
Last recorded29,386 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT16 FHV
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 29,386 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 27,196 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 24,223 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 21,820 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2022 21,820 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 18,952 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 18,952 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 15,512 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 15,512 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 10,993 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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MT16 FHV is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MT16 FHV, 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 MT16 FHV registered?

MT16 FHV is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 June 2016.

Is MT16 FHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT16 FHV shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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