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DS16 VWU

2016 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

71,901 mi
Last recorded71,901 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS16 VWU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 71,901 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 63,618 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 59,153 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 56,011 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 51,265 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 46,955 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 35,375 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 35,370 miles

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

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

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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DS16 VWU is a 2016 Mazda 2 in White with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DS16 VWU, 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 DS16 VWU registered?

DS16 VWU is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 25 May 2016.

Is DS16 VWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS16 VWU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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