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VO16 UHX

2016 Mazda 2

Blue Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

37,688 mi
Last recorded37,688 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO16 UHX
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 37,688 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2026 37,688 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 31,987 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 27,587 miles

slight seepage of grease from offside and nearside front lower ball joints

Pass 9 Mar 2023 23,927 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 19,124 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 19,120 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 16,402 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 14,309 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 11,187 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 UHX is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VO16 UHX, 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 UHX registered?

VO16 UHX is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 8 March 2016.

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