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VK16 FCN

2016 Mazda 2

Blue Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,542 mi
Last recorded73,542 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK16 FCN
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 73,542 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2025 73,509 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 65,197 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 56,927 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 47,693 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 38,828 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 29,176 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 29,176 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 11,874 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 11,850 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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VK16 FCN is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VK16 FCN, 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 FCN registered?

VK16 FCN is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 March 2016.

Is VK16 FCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK16 FCN shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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