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MK16 OZB

2016 Mazda 2

Red Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,519 mi
Last recorded99,519 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK16 OZB
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 99,519 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Sep 2026 99,507 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2025 92,858 miles

DPF warning light flashing

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Underbody corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2024 80,057 miles

ADVISE: I-stop light flashing

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ADVISE: both front tyres are starting to wear on edges (185/60R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Sep 2024 80,043 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective os/r seat belt not returning (7.1.2 (e))

ADVISE: I-stop light flashing

ADVISE: dpf light is flashing

ADVISE: spanner light is on

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ADVISE: both front tyres are starting to wear on edges (185/60R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 68,269 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 57,738 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 50,530 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear 3mm of tread

Offside Rear 3mm of tread

Pass 11 Nov 2020 41,884 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 27,870 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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MK16 OZB is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,499cc diesel 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 MK16 OZB, 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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MK16 OZB is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 1 March 2016.

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