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RO16 FXM

2016 Mazda 2

White Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

69,804 mi
Last recorded69,804 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO16 FXM
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 69,804 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front bolt loose near to subframe bracket

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

various fixings missing from engine under shield

Pass 25 Sep 2024 65,541 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 61,123 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 56,707 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

TPMS light on

Pass 2 Nov 2021 48,601 miles

Unable to test rear seat belts

Fail 1 Nov 2021 48,601 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Unable to test rear seat belts

Pass 2 Oct 2020 44,794 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 30,145 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

both front wipers slightly smeary

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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RO16 FXM is a 2016 Mazda 2 in White with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RO16 FXM, 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 RO16 FXM registered?

RO16 FXM is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is RO16 FXM safe to buy?

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