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PN16 VKB

2016 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

104,151 mi
Last recorded104,151 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN16 VKB
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 104,151 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 100,231 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2025 100,231 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 87,168 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield loose on fuel tank

rear wiper split

unable to check rear seat belts due items in on back seats

Fail 5 Mar 2024 87,168 miles

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wing mirror exposing sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield loose on fuel tank

rear wiper split

unable to check rear seat belts due items in on back seats

Pass 6 Mar 2023 73,893 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 61,429 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 50,417 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 39,466 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 39,466 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 30,207 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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PN16 VKB is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Blue 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 PN16 VKB, 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 PN16 VKB registered?

PN16 VKB is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 1 March 2016.

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