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AD16 MTU

2016 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,292 mi
Last recorded78,292 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD16 MTU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 16 Dec 2025 78,292 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2025 73,562 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 63,506 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test hanging from interior rear view mirror ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in zone 'A' (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 47,772 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 32,504 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2021 24,686 miles

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls cracking both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 21,565 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 17,104 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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AD16 MTU is a 2016 Mazda 2 in White 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 AD16 MTU, 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 AD16 MTU registered?

AD16 MTU is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is AD16 MTU safe to buy?

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