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AV16 HFW

2016 Mazda 2

Purple Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

73,494 mi
Last recorded73,494 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV16 HFW
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 17 Mar 2026 73,494 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 69,027 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

service due spanner on dash

Pass 28 Mar 2024 61,591 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 55,230 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 46,534 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 40,220 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 36,200 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 27,427 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 HFW is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Purple with a 1,496cc petrol 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 AV16 HFW, 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 HFW registered?

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

Is AV16 HFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV16 HFW shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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