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FY16 VLU

2016 Mazda 2

Silver Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,774 mi
Last recorded81,774 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY16 VLU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 81,774 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 81,774 miles

Central Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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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FY16 VLU is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FY16 VLU, 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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How do I check the history of FY16 VLU?

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What year was FY16 VLU registered?

FY16 VLU is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 3 June 2016.

Is FY16 VLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY16 VLU shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FY16 VLU have outstanding finance?

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