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VO16 HYV

2016 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,631 mi
Last recorded74,631 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO16 HYV
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 25 Feb 2026 74,631 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 66,421 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Feb 2024 56,176 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres are cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2023 45,588 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 34,686 miles

Offside Front suspension arm ball joint has slight visible seepage of grease

under-trays fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2021 27,050 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 21,067 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 12,686 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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VO16 HYV is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Black 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 VO16 HYV, 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 VO16 HYV registered?

VO16 HYV is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 1 March 2016.

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