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MAZ 1897

2016 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

34,052 mi
Last recorded34,052 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAZ 1897
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 22 Apr 2026 34,052 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 31,458 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 28,959 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 26,242 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 23,652 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 19,891 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2020 18,240 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 14,866 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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MAZ 1897 is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MAZ 1897, 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 MAZ 1897 registered?

MAZ 1897 is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 April 2016.

Is MAZ 1897 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MAZ 1897 shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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