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A28 ACA

2016 Mazda 2

Red Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,328 mi
Last recorded52,328 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA28 ACA
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 52,328 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2025 52,236 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit value is 0.56 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn lower detached. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 47,181 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2024 47,138 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit value is 0.51 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords center tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended does no retract. (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm. and wearing on outer tread area. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2023 40,621 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 39,110 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 34,983 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 33,820 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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A28 ACA is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A28 ACA, 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 A28 ACA registered?

A28 ACA is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 19 November 2016.

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