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AU16 VXW

2016 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

116,074 mi
Last recorded116,074 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU16 VXW
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 116,074 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2025 116,070 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 101,722 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2023 86,677 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2023 86,675 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2022 72,014 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 58,582 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2020 48,406 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 33,202 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective offside (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

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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AU16 VXW is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AU16 VXW, 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 AU16 VXW registered?

AU16 VXW is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 1 March 2016.

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