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AV16 OFR

2016 Mazda 2

Blue Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

100,440 mi
Last recorded100,440 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV16 OFR
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 100,440 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2025 91,477 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 85,498 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 76,018 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 65,690 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 65,688 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective wont retract (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 55,712 miles

both front wipers smear slightly

Pass 20 Feb 2020 49,492 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 37,748 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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AV16 OFR is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,499cc diesel 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 OFR, 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 OFR registered?

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

Is AV16 OFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV16 OFR shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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