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VE16 XJM

2016 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

43,787 mi
Last recorded43,787 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE16 XJM
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 43,787 miles
Fail 20 May 2025 43,785 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2024 39,755 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 35,662 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 31,504 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 27,764 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 24,912 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 19,637 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))

Front wipers smear slightly

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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VE16 XJM is a 2016 Mazda 2 in White with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VE16 XJM, 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 VE16 XJM registered?

VE16 XJM is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 10 June 2016.

Is VE16 XJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE16 XJM shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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