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SL16 VVZ

2016 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

48,435 mi
Last recorded48,435 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL16 VVZ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 48,435 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 40,233 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 39,642 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 36,911 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 32,360 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 24,974 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 22,028 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 18,994 miles

FRONT SPLITTER DAMAGED AND INSECURE BUT NOT LIKELY TO FALL OFF

FRONT WIPERS SMEARING SCREEN

NSR BUMPER BLANK UNIT INSECURE BUT NOT LIKELY TO FALL OFF

Fail 19 Jun 2019 18,994 miles

FRONT SPLITTER DAMAGED AND INSECURE BUT NOT LIKELY TO FALL OFF

FRONT WIPERS SMEARING SCREEN

NSR BUMPER BLANK UNIT INSECURE BUT NOT LIKELY TO FALL OFF

Upper Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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 VVZ is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Red 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 VVZ, 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 VVZ registered?

SL16 VVZ is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 23 June 2016.

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The MOT history for SL16 VVZ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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