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J888 EMO

2016 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

95,219 mi
Last recorded95,219 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ888 EMO
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 95,219 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Sep 2025 91,331 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2025 91,313 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 81,704 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2024 81,695 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 75,363 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 67,033 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 61,519 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 57,301 miles

advice keep eye on front tyres

Fail 23 Nov 2020 57,301 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

advice keep eye on front tyres

Pass 5 Nov 2019 51,462 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 51,462 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 45,108 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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J888 EMO is a 2016 Mazda 2 in White 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 J888 EMO, 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 J888 EMO registered?

J888 EMO is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 18 May 2016.

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