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LD16 AUF

2016 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

78,363 mi
Last recorded78,363 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD16 AUF
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 78,363 miles

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 2 Apr 2026 78,363 miles

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

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 2 Apr 2025 70,784 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60-16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60-16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Apr 2024 63,572 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2024 63,572 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 55,967 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 45,369 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 45,369 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 34,881 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack on wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack on outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 29,066 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60R16 86H (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60R16 86H (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 20,599 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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LD16 AUF is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LD16 AUF, 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 LD16 AUF registered?

LD16 AUF is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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