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NA16 FVS

2016 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

18,308 mi
Last recorded18,308 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA16 FVS
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 18,308 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2025 16,884 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2025 16,882 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 15,871 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2024 15,871 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded cross (1.1.11 (c))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 14,482 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 12,774 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material cross (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Aug 2022 12,773 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded cross (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material cross (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 11,390 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material cross (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 9,975 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 7,408 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 May 2019 7,408 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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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NA16 FVS is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NA16 FVS, 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 NA16 FVS registered?

NA16 FVS is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 12 May 2016.

Is NA16 FVS safe to buy?

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