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VA65 FVL

2016 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

64,676 mi
Last recorded64,676 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA65 FVL
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 64,676 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 54,678 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2025 54,661 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 50,526 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 185/65/15

TPMS ON

Pass 9 Oct 2023 44,922 miles

TPMS ON

Fail 9 Oct 2023 44,922 miles

TPMS ON

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 17 AND 22 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 38,333 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective SPLIT ON END (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 30,589 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 26,360 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 19,652 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 9,314 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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VA65 FVL is a 2016 Mazda 2 in White 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 VA65 FVL, 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 VA65 FVL registered?

VA65 FVL is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 January 2016.

Is VA65 FVL safe to buy?

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