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SA16 VNY

2016 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,849 mi
Last recorded51,849 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA16 VNY
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 51,849 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2025 47,882 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2025 47,882 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 43,679 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 39,660 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2023 39,660 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective O/S/R Seatbelt Not Retracting - Jammed Out (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 35,646 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 28,769 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to approx 3mm on outer edge and has a cut across tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to approx 3mm on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 23,258 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 8 May 2019 16,515 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (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 VNY is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SA16 VNY, 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 VNY registered?

SA16 VNY is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 21 May 2016.

Is SA16 VNY safe to buy?

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