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LD16 AUU

2016 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

24,954 mi
Last recorded24,954 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD16 AUU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 24,954 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2026 24,954 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 23,158 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 20,816 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 19,113 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 19,109 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2022 17,335 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 16,167 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 14,097 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 11,553 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 AUU is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Grey 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 LD16 AUU, 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 AUU registered?

LD16 AUU is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 March 2016.

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