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MD16 XHG

2016 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

66,846 mi
Last recorded66,846 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 66,846 miles

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Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2025 61,381 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2024 46,423 miles
Fail 9 May 2024 46,421 miles

Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm two front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2023 33,874 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 29,556 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 24,503 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2021 24,503 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

osr seat belt does not return by its self has to be manually fed.

Pass 12 Jul 2019 15,961 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 XHG 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 MD16 XHG, 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 XHG registered?

MD16 XHG is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 28 July 2016.

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