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MJ16 XMG

2016 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,599 mi
Last recorded61,599 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ16 XMG
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 61,599 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 56,865 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 51,287 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Reversing lamp insecure (4.6.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2024 51,287 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Front pipe to flexi. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Front pipe to flexi. (1.1.11 (c))

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 Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Reversing lamp insecure (4.6.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 45,256 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 40,410 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 32,586 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under tray fitted obscuring view

Pass 21 Feb 2020 28,981 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 21,699 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 21,699 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 XMG 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 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 MJ16 XMG, 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 XMG registered?

MJ16 XMG is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 1 March 2016.

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