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VU16 XRS

2016 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,255 mi
Last recorded50,255 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 50,255 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 45,789 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2025 45,789 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 41,102 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 37,167 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 32,402 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 28,814 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 28,740 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 25,700 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 25,700 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 24,384 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))

Fail 16 Aug 2019 24,384 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1856016 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1856016 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

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 XRS is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VU16 XRS, 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 XRS registered?

VU16 XRS is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is VU16 XRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU16 XRS shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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