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LV16 UWF

2016 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

39,533 mi
Last recorded39,533 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV16 UWF
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 39,533 miles

Offside Daytime running lamp

Fail 18 Feb 2026 39,350 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 29,078 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 18,795 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slight leak of grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2024 18,795 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slight leak of grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 7,980 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 7,362 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 7,362 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre fitted incorrectly, inside showing on the outside

Pass 5 Mar 2021 5,869 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 5,869 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 4,787 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 3,660 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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LV16 UWF is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LV16 UWF, 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 LV16 UWF registered?

LV16 UWF is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 April 2016.

Is LV16 UWF safe to buy?

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