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LW03 BAT

2016 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

111,075 mi
Last recorded111,075 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW03 BAT
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 111,075 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2025 95,541 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 79,332 miles

Central Rear Rear centre seat belt not checked - no corresponding buckle.

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

Pass 9 Sep 2023 67,394 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads about 50% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 56,175 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2021 40,857 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 39,905 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 39,905 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 37,151 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 23,463 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 22,231 miles

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

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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LW03 BAT is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 LW03 BAT, 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 LW03 BAT registered?

LW03 BAT is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 11 January 2016.

Is LW03 BAT safe to buy?

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