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AJ16 VRT

2016 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

46,614 mi
Last recorded46,614 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ16 VRT
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 10 Jul 2025 46,614 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 43,673 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 40,125 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 35,586 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 31,301 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 27,833 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 24,585 miles

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

Offside Front 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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AJ16 VRT is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 AJ16 VRT, 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 AJ16 VRT registered?

AJ16 VRT is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 28 July 2016.

Is AJ16 VRT safe to buy?

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