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MD16 XGJ

2016 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

60,037 mi
Last recorded60,037 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD16 XGJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 60,037 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 46,910 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 39,676 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 30,374 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 30,367 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Jan 2022 27,532 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 21,179 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 16,077 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 11,063 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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MD16 XGJ is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 MD16 XGJ, 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 MD16 XGJ registered?

MD16 XGJ is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is MD16 XGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MD16 XGJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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