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VU16 RVA

2016 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,791 mi
Last recorded75,791 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU16 RVA
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 19 Dec 2025 75,791 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 68,740 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2023 61,657 miles

Offside Rear tyre is cracked and perished

Pass 29 Dec 2022 54,183 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2021 47,757 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 36,669 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 29,208 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 24,650 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also bald on edges (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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VU16 RVA is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Blue 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 VU16 RVA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU16 RVA registered?

VU16 RVA is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 4 March 2016.

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