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DG16 VUX

2016 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

22,631 mi
Last recorded22,631 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG16 VUX
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 22,631 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 21,124 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 18,811 miles

Nearside Front tyre on 3mm in places

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2023 16,488 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 14,401 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 14,401 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 12,301 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 11,091 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 8,460 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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DG16 VUX is a 2016 Mazda 2 in White 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 DG16 VUX, 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 DG16 VUX registered?

DG16 VUX is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 11 March 2016.

Is DG16 VUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG16 VUX shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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