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AO16 FYG

2016 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

66,068 mi
Last recorded66,068 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO16 FYG
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 66,068 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 65,419 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 64,671 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 63,724 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2023 63,724 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small hole & slight leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear seat belt poor recoil

Pass 10 Aug 2022 62,592 miles

all four tyres wearing on edges of tread

Fail 5 Aug 2022 62,582 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn signs of over heating (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

all four tyres wearing on edges of tread

Pass 15 Nov 2021 51,138 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 51,126 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 35,849 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 19,811 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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AO16 FYG 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 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 AO16 FYG, 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 AO16 FYG registered?

AO16 FYG is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 2 April 2016.

Is AO16 FYG safe to buy?

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