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LX16 MHU

2016 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

114,119 mi
Last recorded114,119 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX16 MHU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 114,119 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2026 113,998 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 105,788 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2025 105,787 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 96,103 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 82,927 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 73,573 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 57,570 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 43,776 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 MHU is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Blue 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 MHU, 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 MHU registered?

LX16 MHU is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 3 March 2016.

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