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VK16 LCU

2016 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,438 mi
Last recorded72,438 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK16 LCU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 72,438 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 62,097 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 50,907 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2024 50,907 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 May 2023 39,312 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 27,820 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 17,447 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 16,282 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Jun 2020 16,281 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2019 13,504 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 LCU is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Blue 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 LCU, 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 LCU registered?

VK16 LCU is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 21 May 2016.

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