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LX16 MGY

2016 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

70,907 mi
Last recorded70,907 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX16 MGY
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 70,907 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2025 70,907 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 41,343 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 36,939 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 36,106 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking on and between treads and on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking on and between treads and on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 35,185 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 35,185 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt slow on return

Pass 13 Feb 2020 34,520 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 33,756 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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LX16 MGY is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LX16 MGY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LX16 MGY registered?

LX16 MGY is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is LX16 MGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX16 MGY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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