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LR16 LWH

2016 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,852 mi
Last recorded74,852 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR16 LWH
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 74,852 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 71,289 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 64,487 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2024 64,487 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 55,362 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2023 55,362 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment top nut loose (2.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 48,188 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 42,692 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 37,040 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 30,091 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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LR16 LWH 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 LR16 LWH, 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 LR16 LWH registered?

LR16 LWH is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 22 March 2016.

Is LR16 LWH safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR16 LWH 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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