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VA65 XTK

2016 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

78,814 mi
Last recorded78,814 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA65 XTK
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 78,814 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 69,603 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2025 69,602 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 60,516 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 50,553 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 42,506 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 36,747 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Feb 2020 33,088 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 28,375 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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VA65 XTK is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Silver 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 VA65 XTK, 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 VA65 XTK registered?

VA65 XTK is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 22 February 2016.

Is VA65 XTK safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA65 XTK 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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