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LP65 OUW

2016 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

11,577 mi
Last recorded11,577 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP65 OUW
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 11,577 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2025 9,519 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2025 9,519 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 8,457 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 7,880 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 7,377 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2022 7,377 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 6,887 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 6,637 miles

Rear number plate poor condition but readable

Pass 15 Feb 2019 5,565 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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LP65 OUW is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Blue 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 LP65 OUW, 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 LP65 OUW registered?

LP65 OUW is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 23 February 2016.

Is LP65 OUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LP65 OUW shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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