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FD16 VGN

2016 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

40,844 mi
Last recorded40,844 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD16 VGN
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 40,844 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 35,802 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 30,482 miles

Offside Rear Seatbelt slow to retract.

Pass 15 Mar 2023 25,357 miles

Offside Rear Seatbelt retracting mechanism slow to retract but sufficient.

Fail 15 Mar 2023 25,356 miles

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

Offside Rear Seatbelt retracting mechanism slow to retract but sufficient.

Pass 16 Mar 2022 20,819 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSF, NSR, OSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 15,263 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 11,311 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 6,277 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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FD16 VGN is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Red 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 FD16 VGN, 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 FD16 VGN registered?

FD16 VGN is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 25 June 2016.

Is FD16 VGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD16 VGN shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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