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MD16 XHH

2016 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

77,627 mi
Last recorded77,627 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD16 XHH
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 77,627 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust rear heat shield insecure but not likely to fall off

Fail 15 Oct 2025 77,627 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt dust cover is insecure (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater missing LED lamp (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected lens is missing (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade is split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm and worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning LED lamp (4.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust rear heat shield insecure but not likely to fall off

Pass 14 Oct 2024 59,954 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated dust cover slightly insecure (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

exhaust rear heat shield slightly insecure

Pass 19 Oct 2023 49,135 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2023 48,968 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 38,489 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and perished on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Oct 2022 38,489 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and perished on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 23,977 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 15,964 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 11,153 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 XHH is a 2016 Mazda 2 in White with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XHH, 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 XHH registered?

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

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