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MK16 PFU

2016 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

16,924 mi
Last recorded16,924 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK16 PFU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 16,924 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 16,864 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2025 16,859 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 16,734 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 16,527 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 16,470 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 16,466 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2021 16,326 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 16,053 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 15,861 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 PFU is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Grey 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 MK16 PFU, 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 PFU registered?

MK16 PFU is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 25 March 2016.

Is MK16 PFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK16 PFU shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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