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RF16 ETU

2016 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,827 mi
Last recorded52,827 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF16 ETU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 23 Jul 2026 52,827 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Jul 2025 49,733 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 43,190 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 35,974 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 27,684 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 20,311 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 16,935 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 12,622 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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RF16 ETU is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RF16 ETU, 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 RF16 ETU registered?

RF16 ETU is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is RF16 ETU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF16 ETU shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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