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B16 VCL

2015 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

84,898 mi
Last recorded84,898 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Mazda 238,534 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 VCL
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 84,898 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 74,259 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2025 74,259 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 58,259 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 49,016 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 39,697 miles

underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of underbody components

Pass 10 May 2021 36,428 miles

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

Underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of underbody components

Pass 1 Jun 2020 33,067 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 26,786 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 19,645 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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B16 VCL is a 2015 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2015 Mazda 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 38,534 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 B16 VCL, 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 11 years old, this Mazda 2 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was B16 VCL registered?

B16 VCL is a 2015 Mazda 2, first registered on 14 May 2015.

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