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FC16 EWJ

2016 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

56,226 mi
Last recorded56,226 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC16 EWJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 56,226 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 48,448 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2025 48,219 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 39,259 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 30,819 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 21,906 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 12,705 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 11,071 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 8,848 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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FC16 EWJ is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FC16 EWJ, 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 FC16 EWJ registered?

FC16 EWJ is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 21 July 2016.

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