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AO16 VHA

2016 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,593 mi
Last recorded48,593 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO16 VHA
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 5 May 2026 48,593 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 May 2025 40,810 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 36,218 miles
Pass 8 May 2023 34,271 miles

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords All four (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2022 32,227 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 27,582 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 24,221 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 17,708 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 VHA is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AO16 VHA, 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 VHA registered?

AO16 VHA is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 21 May 2016.

Is AO16 VHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO16 VHA shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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