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CV16 XDA

2016 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,623 mi
Last recorded108,623 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV16 XDA
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 108,623 miles

Central Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Surface corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2026 108,622 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Surface corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 95,914 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both low through wheel, (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Slow returning both.

Fail 28 Mar 2025 95,914 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both low through wheel, (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Slow returning both.

Pass 28 Mar 2024 82,910 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2024 82,910 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 69,177 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 69,175 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too high Both. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 53,591 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 39,336 miles

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

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

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

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

tpms light showing but no fault, low pressure

Pass 16 Mar 2020 30,900 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 17,321 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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CV16 XDA is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CV16 XDA, 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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CV16 XDA is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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