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AO16 OBV

2016 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,303 mi
Last recorded43,303 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO16 OBV
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 16 Jan 2026 43,303 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 40,295 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 36,693 miles

Both front tyres wearing uneven on outer edges and slightly perished

Both rear tyres perished

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 31,593 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 26,577 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2020 23,332 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 19,004 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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AO16 OBV is a 2016 Mazda 2 in White with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 AO16 OBV, 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 AO16 OBV registered?

AO16 OBV is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is AO16 OBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO16 OBV shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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