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FN16 VTX

2016 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

44,295 mi
Last recorded44,295 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN16 VTX
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 44,295 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2025 44,284 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 37,481 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 32,181 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 27,301 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2022 27,301 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 21,388 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 18,730 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 14,380 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 5,998 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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FN16 VTX is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Blue 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 FN16 VTX, 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 FN16 VTX registered?

FN16 VTX is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is FN16 VTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN16 VTX shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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