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DN16 VEY

2016 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

24,694 mi
Last recorded24,694 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN16 VEY
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 24,694 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 19,465 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 14,004 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2024 14,004 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2023 10,581 miles

both front tyres cracking on outer edges.

Pass 1 Apr 2022 8,440 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 7,243 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 6,568 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 6,544 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 5,218 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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DN16 VEY is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Red 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 DN16 VEY, 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 DN16 VEY registered?

DN16 VEY is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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