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Mazda 2

White · Petrol · 2010 · 1,349 cc

L16 VYBMOT history

L16 VYB is a white petrol Mazda 2 first used on 9 Apr 2010. Its MOT is valid until 24 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 113,719 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Oct 2026.

L16 VYB white Mazda 2 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda 2, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 24 Oct 2027
Mileage
113,719 mi
At MOT on 17 Oct 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,226 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 VYB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
2
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,349 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
9 Apr 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 VYB was last recorded at 113,719 miles on 17 Oct 2026, 11,643 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,076 miles · 18 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
11,643 miles
Average per year
7,226 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 113,719 miles
  • 2025 – 102,076 miles
  • 2024 – 95,568 miles
  • 2023 – 88,891 miles
  • 2022 – 76,742 miles
  • 2021 – 63,357 miles
  • 2020 – 44,080 miles
  • 2019 – 38,882 miles
  • 2018 – 35,227 miles
  • 2017 – 32,458 miles
  • 2016 – 28,389 miles
  • 2015 – 24,195 miles
  • 2014 – 19,694 miles
  • 2013 – 15,728 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,719 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

21 tests since 26 Mar 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,719 miles (+11,643)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    113,719 miles
    Test number
    547652979479
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass102,076 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    102,076 miles
    Test number
    415001369258
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

  3. Fail102,076 miles (+6,508)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,076 miles
    Test number
    712098560763
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

  4. Pass95,568 miles (+25)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    95,568 miles
    Test number
    203177427188
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail95,543 miles (+6,652)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,543 miles
    Test number
    654292497356
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass88,891 miles (+12,149)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    88,891 miles
    Test number
    430188007052
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass76,742 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    76,742 miles
    Test number
    356330950347
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail76,742 miles (+13,385)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,742 miles
    Test number
    475286624936
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass63,357 miles (+19,277)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    63,357 miles
    Test number
    995660847240
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass44,080 miles (+1,366)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    44,080 miles
    Test number
    292116031333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass42,714 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    42,714 miles
    Test number
    590626371757
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Fail42,712 miles (+3,830)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,712 miles
    Test number
    598784484874
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass38,882 miles (+3,655)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    38,882 miles
    Test number
    804170715928
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  14. Pass35,227 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    35,227 miles
    Test number
    678506110019
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail35,227 miles (+2,769)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,227 miles
    Test number
    318042075239
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass32,458 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    32,458 miles
    Test number
    273297967121
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail32,458 miles (+4,069)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,458 miles
    Test number
    469266987881
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass28,389 miles (+4,194)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    28,389 miles
    Test number
    834375863764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass24,195 miles (+4,501)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    24,195 miles
    Test number
    895052775055
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass19,694 miles (+3,966)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    19,694 miles
    Test number
    815431194039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass15,728 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    15,728 miles
    Test number
    365625183030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L16 VYB

Does L16 VYB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 VYB is valid until 24 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L16 VYB?
The MOT on L16 VYB is valid until 24 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L16 VYB done?
L16 VYB was recorded at 113,719 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2026, an average of 7,226 miles a year.
Has L16 VYB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 VYB has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on L16 VYB ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L16 VYB find?
L16 VYB passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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