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2040 VR

2016 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

66,387 mi
Last recorded66,387 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration2040 VR
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 66,387 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2025 56,287 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2025 56,287 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2024 50,441 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 45,709 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn/corroded

nearside rear tyre slightly worn outer edge

offside wiper slightly worn

slight corrosion on both front coil springs

Pass 19 Dec 2022 34,368 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 24,328 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 18,153 miles

Both rear tyres are slightly age cracked

Engine cover is fitted obscuring some topside components

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertrays are fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2019 14,034 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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2040 VR is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Grey 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 2040 VR, 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 2040 VR registered?

2040 VR is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 May 2016.

Is 2040 VR safe to buy?

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