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VU16 XWO

2016 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

98,518 mi
Last recorded98,518 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU16 XWO
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 98,518 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2025 88,545 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2024 78,233 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 65,284 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 60,225 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 52,719 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 46,751 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 41,202 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 34,061 miles

Front both wipers smearing slightly

Fail 15 Feb 2019 34,061 miles

Front both wipers smearing slightly

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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 XWO is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Red 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 VU16 XWO, 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 XWO registered?

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

Is VU16 XWO safe to buy?

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