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VA16 RGV

2016 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

70,505 mi
Last recorded70,505 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA16 RGV
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 70,505 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 7 Jan 2025 65,921 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2025 65,921 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 59,486 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 48,454 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 37,597 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 30,249 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 30,249 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 25,688 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 25,688 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 23,436 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 RGV 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 VA16 RGV, 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 VA16 RGV registered?

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

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