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ML16 MMJ

2016 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,627 mi
Last recorded50,627 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML16 MMJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 1 Oct 2025 50,627 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 48,652 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 46,339 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 39,674 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 34,132 miles

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

Offside Front suspension arm ball joint dust cover slightly det

Pass 14 Oct 2020 31,779 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 26,099 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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ML16 MMJ is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ML16 MMJ, 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 ML16 MMJ registered?

ML16 MMJ is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 20 May 2016.

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