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VN16 MPO

2016 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

60,726 mi
Last recorded60,726 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN16 MPO
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 60,726 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2025 55,293 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 50,627 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 43,944 miles

Both front wiper blades smearing

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

Offside Front Tyre valve cap missing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + on 2.5mm + bald on inner edge + wearing on outer edge + cuts in tread, not to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords In tread + nail on outer edge + perishing on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Sep 2023 43,908 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords In tread + on 2mm + bald on inner edge + wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both front wiper blades smearing

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

Offside Front Tyre valve cap missing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + on 2.5mm + bald on inner edge + wearing on outer edge + cuts in tread, not to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords In tread + nail on outer edge + perishing on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 32,608 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 22,102 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 18,972 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 15,405 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 MPO 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 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 MPO, 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 MPO registered?

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

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