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RX16 TZE

2016 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

83,145 mi
Last recorded83,145 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX16 TZE
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 83,145 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2026 83,143 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2025 71,938 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2025 71,938 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 59,149 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 43,220 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 30,365 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 3 Sep 2021 18,248 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 9,764 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 9,744 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 9,258 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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RX16 TZE is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RX16 TZE, 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 RX16 TZE registered?

RX16 TZE is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 10 March 2016.

Is RX16 TZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX16 TZE shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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