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SA16 VJK

2016 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

87,408 mi
Last recorded87,408 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA16 VJK
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 87,408 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2024 86,005 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 73,363 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 64,882 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 56,050 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 50,892 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 44,816 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin front pads wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 32,120 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 79% worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 79% worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Mar 2019 32,120 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 79% worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 79% worn (5.2.3 (e))

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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SA16 VJK is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Blue 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 SA16 VJK, 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 SA16 VJK registered?

SA16 VJK is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 17 March 2016.

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