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L7 AFO

2016 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

73,708 mi
Last recorded73,708 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL7 AFO
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 73,708 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2025 70,870 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 64,344 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 55,861 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 47,780 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 47,713 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs wearing

Pass 9 Sep 2021 39,890 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 32,253 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 24,915 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 24,915 miles

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

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

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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L7 AFO is a 2016 Mazda 2 in White 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 L7 AFO, 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 L7 AFO registered?

L7 AFO is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 13 September 2016.

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