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VK16 FCD

2016 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

57,016 mi
Last recorded57,016 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK16 FCD
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 57,016 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 51,191 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 3.0MM ---185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 3.0MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2024 45,219 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 39,147 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 33,465 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2022 33,465 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 27,888 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 24,552 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 18,580 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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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VK16 FCD is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VK16 FCD, 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 VK16 FCD registered?

VK16 FCD is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 March 2016.

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