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SL16 VUM

2016 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

75,680 mi
Last recorded75,680 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL16 VUM
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 75,680 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to drum (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 71,826 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all NSR, OSF, NSR, OSR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also cut in tread not through to cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 67,727 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL NSF, OSF, NSR, OSR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And cut centre tread no cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 63,559 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall perished 185 60 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Apr 2023 63,528 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall perished 185 60 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 59,152 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 54,679 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Apr 2020 52,008 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 29 Apr 2019 46,588 miles

under trays fitted

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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SL16 VUM is a 2016 Mazda 2 in White 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 SL16 VUM, 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 SL16 VUM registered?

SL16 VUM is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 April 2016.

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