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V31 AGB

2016 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

89,879 mi
Last recorded89,879 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV31 AGB
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 89,879 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2026 98,979 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 85,212 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres devoid of tread on inner edges, showing 2mm central tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jan 2025 85,212 miles

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres devoid of tread on inner edges, showing 2mm central tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 79,806 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Jan 2023 75,032 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 74,608 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake pad depth 6mm (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 69,381 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2021 69,316 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 61,809 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 50,853 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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V31 AGB is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 V31 AGB, 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 V31 AGB registered?

V31 AGB is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 14 September 2016.

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