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DG16 VVD

2016 Mazda 2

Black Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

54,522 mi
Last recorded54,522 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG16 VVD
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 54,522 miles

front subframe heavily undersealed

Fail 4 Aug 2026 54,521 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexy to front marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from wheel cylinder to flexy marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 46,708 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe where it joins to the rear hose is corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material short pipe from the hose to the drum is corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 30 Jul 2025 46,578 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe where it joins to the rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe where it joins to the rear hose is corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material short pipe from the hose to the drum is corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 41,640 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 39,085 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 33,936 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 33,196 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside front tyre has a cut on the sidewall but no cords exposed

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

service light on

Pass 17 Dec 2020 31,170 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 29,277 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 27,400 miles

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

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 VVD is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DG16 VVD, 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 VVD registered?

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

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