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VO16 RFL

2016 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

77,179 mi
Last recorded77,179 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO16 RFL
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 77,179 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre cracked and perished

Pass 24 Jul 2025 75,272 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2025 75,257 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 73,103 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2023 70,933 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 68,451 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 62,867 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 51,763 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2020 42,345 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 31,058 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (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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VO16 RFL is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 RFL, 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 RFL registered?

VO16 RFL is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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