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AO16 OCU

2016 Mazda 2

Red Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,378 mi
Last recorded72,378 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO16 OCU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 26 Jun 2026 72,378 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 69,751 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 66,677 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 63,591 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 60,405 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 56,252 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 51,795 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 43,267 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 OCU 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 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 OCU, 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 OCU registered?

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

Is AO16 OCU safe to buy?

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