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AY16 VKF

2016 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,274 mi
Last recorded38,274 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY16 VKF
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 10 Nov 2025 38,274 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 32,719 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 29,778 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 26,564 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 23,495 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 20,854 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 17,008 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 9,810 miles

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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AY16 VKF is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Red 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 AY16 VKF, 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 AY16 VKF registered?

AY16 VKF is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 15 March 2016.

Is AY16 VKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY16 VKF shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AY16 VKF have outstanding finance?

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