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MJ16 HPN

2016 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

79,909 mi
Last recorded79,909 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ16 HPN
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 79,909 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 73,231 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 71,804 miles

Engine cover & undertray fitted

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 65,828 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Nov 2023 65,828 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 61,128 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 61,128 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2022 61,128 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 53,881 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 46,386 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 39,010 miles

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

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

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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MJ16 HPN is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MJ16 HPN, 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 MJ16 HPN registered?

MJ16 HPN is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 16 June 2016.

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