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KV16 VNL

2016 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

56,034 mi
Last recorded56,034 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV16 VNL
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 56,034 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 49,294 miles

All tyres have slight perishing

Pass 26 Mar 2024 43,541 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 40,026 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 35,598 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 29,492 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 29,492 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 26,752 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 19,358 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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KV16 VNL is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Silver 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 KV16 VNL, 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 KV16 VNL registered?

KV16 VNL is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 March 2016.

Is KV16 VNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV16 VNL 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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