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FC16 OFS

2016 Mazda 2

Purple Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

39,704 mi
Last recorded39,704 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC16 OFS
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 39,704 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 36,238 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 32,343 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2023 34,342 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 28,425 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 14 Oct 2021 22,697 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 22,695 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 16,791 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 13,349 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2019 13,349 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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 OFS is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Purple with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OFS, 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 OFS registered?

FC16 OFS is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 July 2016.

Is FC16 OFS safe to buy?

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