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SL16 VWB

2016 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

19,684 mi
Last recorded19,684 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 19,684 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 18,182 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 16,874 miles
Fail 31 May 2024 16,873 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 15,304 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 13,544 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 11,748 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 10,352 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 8,148 miles

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 VWB 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 VWB, 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 VWB registered?

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

Is SL16 VWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL16 VWB 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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