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AO16 VGT

2016 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

30,525 mi
Last recorded30,525 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO16 VGT
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 30,525 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 28,430 miles
Fail 1 May 2025 28,424 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 24,951 miles

Nearside Front Tyre over ten years old fitted to a rear axle of a bus (5.2.3 (m))

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2023 22,606 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 19,468 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2022 19,468 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2021 16,541 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 13,543 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 8,849 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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AO16 VGT is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,496cc petrol 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 AO16 VGT, 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 AO16 VGT registered?

AO16 VGT is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 14 May 2016.

Is AO16 VGT safe to buy?

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