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FV65 XFS

2016 Mazda 2

Purple Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

102,490 mi
Last recorded102,490 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV65 XFS
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 102,490 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 88,844 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 78,324 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 72,106 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2023 72,106 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2022 58,956 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Oct 2022 58,954 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 47,470 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 36,554 miles

front brake pads on 3mm

nearside front and rear tyres on 2.6mm

Pass 7 Oct 2019 26,479 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 20,289 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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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FV65 XFS is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Purple with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FV65 XFS, 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 FV65 XFS registered?

FV65 XFS is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 9 January 2016.

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