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VN16 MBX

2016 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

32,269 mi
Last recorded32,269 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN16 MBX
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 29 Apr 2026 32,269 miles

Offside Rear seatbelt retracting mechanism a little slow to retract and required a little assistance

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 28,863 miles

Offside Rear seatbelt retracting mechanism a little slow to retract and required a little assistance

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 26,009 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear seatbelt retracting mechanism a little slow to retract and required a little assistance

Pass 27 Apr 2023 22,196 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perish to outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perish to outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear seatbelt retracting mechanism a little slow to retract and required a little assistance

Pass 3 May 2022 19,602 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner slight (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear seatbelt retractig mechanism a little slow to retract (required some assistance)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective split slight (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 16,917 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2020 14,803 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 3 May 2019 11,025 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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VN16 MBX is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VN16 MBX, 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 VN16 MBX registered?

VN16 MBX is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 4 May 2016.

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