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HS16 GXU

2016 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

51,270 mi
Last recorded51,270 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS16 GXU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 51,270 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2025 49,021 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 44,060 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 41,145 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 38,994 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 34,135 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 27,915 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 19,560 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 19,556 miles

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

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

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

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

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 GXU is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,496cc petrol 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 HS16 GXU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HS16 GXU registered?

HS16 GXU is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 26 August 2016.

Is HS16 GXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HS16 GXU 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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