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AV16 UJW

2016 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

109,691 mi
Last recorded109,691 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 109,691 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2025 109,685 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 99,358 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2024 99,358 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 92,387 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front at 1.6mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 81,987 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 69,451 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 69,437 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 53,480 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 27,465 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 UJW is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UJW, 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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AV16 UJW is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 April 2016.

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