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MM16 CAU

2016 Mazda 2

Purple Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

36,293 mi
Last recorded36,293 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM16 CAU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 36,293 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2025 33,904 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 30,201 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2024 30,201 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 26,306 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 23,376 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 23,336 miles

Seat belt not functioning as intended Nearside rear (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 20,783 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 19,091 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 15,686 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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MM16 CAU is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Purple 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 MM16 CAU, 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 MM16 CAU registered?

MM16 CAU is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 17 June 2016.

Is MM16 CAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MM16 CAU 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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