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VF16 HTT

2016 Mazda 2

Purple Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

52,753 mi
Last recorded52,753 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF16 HTT
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2026 52,753 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2025 48,299 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2024 43,923 miles

Offside Rear slight cracks in tyre

slight crack in both front tyres

Pass 9 Oct 2023 39,967 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2023 39,967 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 33,563 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 27,452 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 22,313 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 20,568 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 15,651 miles

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

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

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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VF16 HTT is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Purple with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VF16 HTT, 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 VF16 HTT registered?

VF16 HTT is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 July 2016.

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