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FC16 EWV

2016 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,478 mi
Last recorded79,478 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC16 EWV
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 79,478 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 75,235 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2024 66,807 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2023 55,197 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 46,878 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 36,863 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2021 36,863 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 29,238 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2020 29,233 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2019 20,194 miles

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

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 EWV is a 2016 Mazda 2 in White with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FC16 EWV, 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 EWV registered?

FC16 EWV is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 July 2016.

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