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LO16 UHC

2016 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

62,605 mi
Last recorded62,605 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO16 UHC
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 62,605 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Faded (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Faded (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2025 59,240 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 56,611 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 53,015 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 48,012 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 42,424 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 37,864 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 35,157 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 33,802 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 33,732 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 33,732 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 33,732 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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LO16 UHC is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 LO16 UHC, 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 LO16 UHC registered?

LO16 UHC is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is LO16 UHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO16 UHC shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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