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VN16 MKX

2016 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

42,965 mi
Last recorded42,965 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
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 MKX
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 42,965 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OUTER SIDEWALL CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LESS THAN 3MM TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OUTER SIDEWALL & EDGE OF TREAD CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 40,394 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH FRONT TYRES PERISHED AND CRACKED ON AND BETWEEN TREADS. TYRES IN POOR CONDITION (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE WEARING CLOSE TO LIMIT. LESS THAN 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 38,505 miles

Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING CLOSE TO LIMIT ON OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 36,457 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated GREASE LEAKING OUT-NO DAMAGE/HOLES VISIBLE (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin LESS THAN 3MM REMAINING (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT ON OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated GREASE LEAKING OUT-NO DAMAGE/HOLES VISIBLE (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin LESS THAN 3MM REMAINING (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 34,282 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 29,086 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 29,070 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2019 21,339 miles
Fail 25 May 2019 21,339 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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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VN16 MKX is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VN16 MKX, 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 MKX registered?

VN16 MKX is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 13 June 2016.

Is VN16 MKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN16 MKX shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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