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MJ16 XGR

2016 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

124,020 mi
Last recorded124,020 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ16 XGR
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 124,020 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2025 124,020 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 109,452 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 96,259 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 88,499 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 68,136 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 68,136 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 45,908 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 45,908 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2019 18,854 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 18,854 miles

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

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 XGR is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 XGR, 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 XGR registered?

MJ16 XGR is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 5 May 2016.

Is MJ16 XGR safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJ16 XGR shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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