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FC16 OFV

2016 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

82,208 mi
Last recorded82,208 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC16 OFV
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 82,208 miles

both front brake discs inner surfaces corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2025 77,020 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 71,790 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 64,648 miles

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cut in tread of n/s/r tyre. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edges of front tyres worn & perished slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge of n/s/r tyre perished slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Jul 2023 64,648 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cut in tread of n/s/r tyre. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edges of front tyres worn & perished slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge of n/s/r tyre perished slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 57,246 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front tyres slightly perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 48,456 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2021 48,456 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 42,152 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 42,152 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 34,254 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 OFV is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Silver 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 FC16 OFV, 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 OFV registered?

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

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