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SL16 VVO

2016 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

107,852 mi
Last recorded107,852 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL16 VVO
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 107,852 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2024 100,903 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 89,082 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2023 89,082 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 77,278 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

front bumper trim deteriorated

Fail 3 Dec 2022 76,528 miles

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front bumper damaged revealing sharp edges.

Handbrake warning light always on.

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe corroded in wheel-arch. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat-belt slow to retract.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm. 185/65/15. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. 185/65/15. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. 185/65/15. (5.2.3 (e))

Under-trays fitted.

Various points of corrosion beginning to appear on vehicle.

Pass 18 Dec 2021 63,367 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 18 Dec 2021 63,367 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 44,100 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2019 27,933 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (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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SL16 VVO is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SL16 VVO, 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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SL16 VVO is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 22 June 2016.

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