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PL65 FNU

2016 Mazda 2

Purple Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

58,487 mi
Last recorded58,487 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL65 FNU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 58,487 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 54,297 miles

front sub frame slightly corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2024 50,881 miles

Rear Outer Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

sill covers engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 20 Feb 2024 50,880 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Outer Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

sill covers engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2023 43,353 miles

sill covers engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 16 Feb 2023 43,131 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front day time running light inop

sill covers engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2022 35,599 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 31,385 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 31,356 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 27,690 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 21,612 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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PL65 FNU 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 PL65 FNU, 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 PL65 FNU registered?

PL65 FNU is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 23 February 2016.

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