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HS16 ACX

2016 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

117,281 mi
Last recorded117,281 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS16 ACX
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 117,281 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2026 117,281 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 102,288 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2025 101,887 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 88,041 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2024 88,041 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2023 71,790 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre on 3 mm tread depth

Pass 21 Jul 2022 57,496 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre low tread 3mm and scrubbing out on outer tread area

Pass 15 Jul 2021 38,646 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 38,639 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs worn/lipped

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

Offside Rear tyre low tread 3mm

Pass 16 Jul 2020 19,323 miles

Front brake discs worn/lipped

Front brake pads look low?

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Jul 2019 9,739 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 6,628 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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HS16 ACX is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HS16 ACX, 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 HS16 ACX registered?

HS16 ACX is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 28 July 2016.

Is HS16 ACX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HS16 ACX shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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