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SK16 VDD

2016 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,255 mi
Last recorded87,255 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK16 VDD
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 87,255 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2025 87,222 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 79,324 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 61,118 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 56,392 miles

No fuel tank exhaust heat shield fitted to vehicle, doesn't appear to be original equipment

Pass 8 Feb 2022 49,896 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 41,821 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 41,820 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2020 36,745 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 31,263 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective torn and smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective torn and smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

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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SK16 VDD is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Red 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 SK16 VDD, 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 SK16 VDD registered?

SK16 VDD is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 16 March 2016.

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