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AO16 OCE

2016 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

62,344 mi
Last recorded62,344 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO16 OCE
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 62,344 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 58,387 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 55,925 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 49,112 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge of tread

Offside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge of tread

Fail 10 Jul 2023 49,003 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge of tread

Offside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge of tread

Pass 4 Jul 2022 41,635 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 41,635 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 34,686 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

windscreen wipers slightly poor at clearing

Pass 6 Jul 2020 28,324 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective split on ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 20,747 miles

N/S/F tyre worn to 3mm O/S/F 3.5mm

windscreen wipers slightly poor at clearing

Fail 12 Jul 2019 20,745 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier & bracket incorrectly fitted (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

N/S/F tyre worn to 3mm O/S/F 3.5mm

windscreen wipers slightly poor at clearing

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 OCE is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AO16 OCE, 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 OCE registered?

AO16 OCE is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 12 July 2016.

Is AO16 OCE safe to buy?

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