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OV16 VBD

2016 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

52,362 mi
Last recorded52,362 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV16 VBD
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 52,362 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2025 47,538 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 42,528 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 41,009 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 35,537 miles

Rear Rear bumper cracked.

Fail 4 Jul 2022 35,407 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Reel fully extended and will not retract. (7.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Rear bumper cracked.

Rear Rear wiper blade completely missing rubber that clears water, smearing.

Pass 26 Jul 2021 28,112 miles

2 front tyres wearing low on tread

Fail 26 Jul 2021 28,112 miles

2 front tyres wearing low on tread

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 24,161 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 24,161 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 13,432 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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OV16 VBD is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,496cc petrol 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 OV16 VBD, 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 OV16 VBD registered?

OV16 VBD is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 9 June 2016.

Is OV16 VBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV16 VBD shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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