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AV16 HFO

2016 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

69,478 mi
Last recorded69,478 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV16 HFO
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 69,478 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rubber cracked and perished 185/60/16 86H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn 185/60/16 86H (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rubber cracked and perished 185/60/16 86H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Apr 2026 69,478 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/60/16 86H (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/60/16 86H (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rubber cracked and perished 185/60/16 86H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn 185/60/16 86H (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rubber cracked and perished 185/60/16 86H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 56,157 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 48,276 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 43,045 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 35,761 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 30,990 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres have worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both deteriorated (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 29,072 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyre worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both deteriorated (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 21,603 miles

Front windscreen wipers starting to smear

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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AV16 HFO is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Grey 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 AV16 HFO, 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 AV16 HFO registered?

AV16 HFO is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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