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MD16 XGU

2016 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

95,383 mi
Last recorded95,383 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD16 XGU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 95,383 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2025 95,338 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2025 95,338 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides 185/60r16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 87,925 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyre's wearing on inner edge, 1856016. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 77,269 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2023 77,269 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (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 8 Sep 2022 66,015 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 66,015 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 57,724 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 57,724 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 54,868 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 54,868 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 49,181 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 XGU is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 MD16 XGU, 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 XGU registered?

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

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