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VO16 ULT

2016 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

115,582 mi
Last recorded115,582 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO16 ULT
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 115,582 miles

COOLANT EXPANSION BOTTLE NEAR LOW MARK

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FLEXI TO WHEEL CYLINDER (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MAINLINE (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/16 DOT 0123 AT 3 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FLEXI TO WHEEL CYLINDER (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MAINLINE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/16 DOT 4918 AT 3 MM...ALSO CRACKED AND PERISHED (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Nov 2025 115,582 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no water at jets (3.5 (a))

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

COOLANT EXPANSION BOTTLE NEAR LOW MARK

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES LOOK VERY LOW (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened WORN/LIPPED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FLEXI TO WHEEL CYLINDER (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MAINLINE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened WORN/LIPPED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/16 DOT 0123 AT 3 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FLEXI TO WHEEL CYLINDER (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MAINLINE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/16 DOT 4918 AT 3 MM...ALSO CRACKED AND PERISHED (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 105,903 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Oct 2024 105,901 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 95,461 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 83,345 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Oct 2022 83,343 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 67,897 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 57,081 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 44,732 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Mar 2019 38,531 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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 ULT is a 2016 Mazda 2 in White with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ULT, 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 ULT registered?

VO16 ULT is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 24 March 2016.

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