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AU16 XUW

2016 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

26,384 mi
Last recorded26,384 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU16 XUW
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 26,384 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 24,649 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 23,175 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 21,416 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 19,455 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 19,455 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed n/s front has a cut showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2020 17,911 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 14,289 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 13,830 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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AU16 XUW is a 2016 Mazda 2 in White with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AU16 XUW, 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 AU16 XUW registered?

AU16 XUW is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 3 March 2016.

Is AU16 XUW safe to buy?

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