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MK16 OYS

2016 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

48,205 mi
Last recorded48,205 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK16 OYS
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 48,205 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2026 48,205 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 45,395 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2025 45,395 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 41,639 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn / perishing - on limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 37,873 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing / worn - on limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing / worn - on limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing / worn - on limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn / perishing - on limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Mar 2023 37,872 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing / worn - on limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing / worn - on limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing / worn - on limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn / perishing - on limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 33,370 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge / sidewall perishing slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge / sidewall perishing slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Mar 2022 33,368 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge / sidewall perishing slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge / sidewall perishing slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 27,447 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 24,575 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 16,876 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 16,876 miles

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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MK16 OYS is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 MK16 OYS, 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 MK16 OYS registered?

MK16 OYS is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 4 March 2016.

Is MK16 OYS safe to buy?

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