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MD16 XHJ

2016 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

55,731 mi
Last recorded55,731 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 55,731 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 53,810 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 51,255 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2024 51,254 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 46,657 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 40,830 miles

rear seat belts very slow at retracting

Pass 9 Jul 2021 33,989 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 27,993 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 22,349 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 XHJ 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 XHJ, 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 XHJ registered?

MD16 XHJ is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 26 July 2016.

Is MD16 XHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MD16 XHJ 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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