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AU66 XHO

2016 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

72,042 mi
Last recorded72,042 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU66 XHO
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 72,042 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 65,345 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 61,183 miles

front washer jets weak

Pass 6 Oct 2023 49,783 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to fully inspect (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front both washer jets weak

Fail 6 Oct 2023 49,783 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to fully inspect (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front both washer jets weak

Pass 5 Oct 2022 38,786 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear offside and nearside seatbelts slow to retract

Pass 28 Sep 2021 28,481 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 22,703 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 12,976 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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AU66 XHO is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Black 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 AU66 XHO, 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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AU66 XHO is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 4 October 2016.

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