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VX16 FXL

2016 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,850 mi
Last recorded80,850 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX16 FXL
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 80,850 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2026 80,850 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2025 77,882 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2025 77,882 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2024 73,589 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2024 73,578 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust Heatshields Loose

Pass 23 Jun 2023 68,970 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2023 68,967 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 May 2022 62,962 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2021 56,457 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 49,108 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 42,081 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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VX16 FXL is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Silver 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 VX16 FXL, 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 VX16 FXL registered?

VX16 FXL is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 March 2016.

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The MOT history for VX16 FXL shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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