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HT16 LWS

2016 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,879 mi
Last recorded58,879 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT16 LWS
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 58,879 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 53,263 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2024 43,657 miles

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 2 Jul 2024 43,624 miles

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

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

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Jun 2023 34,003 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 30 Jun 2023 34,003 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Jul 2022 25,743 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 18,655 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 12,977 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 7,207 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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HT16 LWS is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HT16 LWS, 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 HT16 LWS registered?

HT16 LWS is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 21 July 2016.

Is HT16 LWS safe to buy?

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