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LM16 SOH

2016 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

98,268 mi
Last recorded98,268 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM16 SOH
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 98,268 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 90,047 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 80,518 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 70,448 miles

front wiper slightly split

Pass 22 Apr 2022 60,451 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 53,794 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2021 53,794 miles

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

rear wiper smears screen

Pass 29 Jan 2020 50,624 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 36,879 miles

Both rear tyres are wearing on outer edge.

Front Brake discs worn.

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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LM16 SOH is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LM16 SOH, 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 LM16 SOH registered?

LM16 SOH is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 5 May 2016.

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