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MF16 HWB

2016 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,342 mi
Last recorded80,342 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF16 HWB
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 80,342 miles

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

both front tyres average 2.5-3mm however lower on edges

o/s/r tyre perished & showing hi/low spots 185/65/15v

rear seats folded when presented for test

rear wiper torn

unable to see full condition of front brake pads

various suspension components inc front subframe showing corrosion

water ingress noted in n/s/r light unit

Pass 18 Feb 2025 74,843 miles

corrosion on subframe

nearside rear light unit has water ingress

offside rear tyre is slightly feathered and is perished

Pass 21 Feb 2024 69,585 miles

front subframe & rear beam axle showing surface corrosion

hi/low spots noted on o/s/r tyre

Pass 8 Mar 2023 61,568 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 56,829 miles

both front tyres only just mot legal 185/65/15t

Pass 2 Mar 2021 42,943 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 42,942 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 34,866 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 34,866 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 25,413 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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MF16 HWB is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MF16 HWB, 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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MF16 HWB is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 7 March 2016.

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