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VA16 RGZ

2016 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

68,379 mi
Last recorded68,379 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA16 RGZ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 68,379 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre (x2)

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (and o/s/r tread cracked) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Sep 2026 68,378 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (on inside 185/65/15) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre (x2)

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (and o/s/r tread cracked) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2025 60,225 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (outer side wall) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 52,349 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 13 Sep 2023 46,494 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 40,521 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 33,491 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2021 33,482 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 28,979 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 28,979 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 24,475 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 RGZ is a 2016 Mazda 2 in White 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 RGZ, 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 RGZ registered?

VA16 RGZ is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 18 July 2016.

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