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VN16 MHX

2016 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

46,675 mi
Last recorded46,675 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
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

RegistrationVN16 MHX
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 46,675 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 42,992 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 40,372 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 36,801 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn, no cord or ply showing as yet. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 2022 34,289 miles
Pass 1 May 2021 28,779 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 26,052 miles
Fail 18 May 2020 26,052 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong direction (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 16,665 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 MHX is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 MHX, 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 VN16 MHX registered?

VN16 MHX is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 26 May 2016.

Is VN16 MHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN16 MHX shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VN16 MHX have outstanding finance?

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