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VK16 LCO

2016 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

29,282 mi
Last recorded29,282 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK16 LCO
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 29,282 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL FOUR TO HOSES (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 27,660 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2,rear x2 greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front some wear to brake discs

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 25,707 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 24,482 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2023 24,459 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended will not retract (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 22,583 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 19,891 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 19,890 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 18,091 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges of tread

Pass 11 Jun 2019 14,265 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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VK16 LCO is a 2016 Mazda 2 in White with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VK16 LCO, 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 VK16 LCO registered?

VK16 LCO is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 23 June 2016.

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