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L9 AUO

2016 Mazda 2

Purple Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

23,322 mi
Last recorded23,322 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL9 AUO
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 23,322 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2026 23,320 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 18,406 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 16,745 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 14,979 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 12,752 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 12,752 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 10,919 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 22 Mar 2021 10,919 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 23 Mar 2020 9,794 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 9,794 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 7,987 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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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L9 AUO is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Purple with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L9 AUO, 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 L9 AUO registered?

L9 AUO is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 March 2016.

Is L9 AUO safe to buy?

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