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VA16 RGU

2016 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,411 mi
Last recorded81,411 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA16 RGU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 3 Sep 2026 81,411 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2025 73,012 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 66,411 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 59,872 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 53,514 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 43,902 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 35,109 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 23,616 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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VA16 RGU is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VA16 RGU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VA16 RGU registered?

VA16 RGU is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is VA16 RGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA16 RGU shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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