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A4 AVW

2016 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

81,221 mi
Last recorded81,221 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 AVW
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 81,221 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 78,184 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 30 Aug 2024 78,122 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Sep 2023 72,879 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 58,881 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 42,060 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 29,705 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 19,097 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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A4 AVW is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 A4 AVW, 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 A4 AVW registered?

A4 AVW is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 October 2016.

Is A4 AVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A4 AVW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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