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AU16 VXZ

2016 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,481 mi
Last recorded42,481 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU16 VXZ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 42,481 miles

Nearside Front Fog lamp missing

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Jun 2026 42,471 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlight adjuster back of headlight broken away damaged (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both fronts NEAR FAIL (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Body not fully secure Corner bumper damaged broken away insecure / inner wheel arch trim missing / undertray part missing damaged insecure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Lower fog light missing

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Rear service and park brake (1.2.1 (b) (i))

TPMS light on in dash

Pass 5 Jul 2025 37,826 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 34,817 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2023 31,303 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 31,302 miles

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

Nearside WIPER SPLIT,DUE TO NO SCREENWASH,CANNOT TELL IF THE BLADES WILL CLEAR THE SCREEN.

Pass 3 Mar 2022 30,953 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 28,054 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 25,674 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 21,684 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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AU16 VXZ is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Blue 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 AU16 VXZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU16 VXZ registered?

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

Is AU16 VXZ safe to buy?

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