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MP65 MXJ

2016 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,956 mi
Last recorded88,956 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMP65 MXJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 88,956 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 79,010 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 72,797 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2024 72,796 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2023 66,146 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 59,699 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 52,950 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 52,950 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 47,273 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 39,248 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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MP65 MXJ 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 MP65 MXJ, 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 MP65 MXJ registered?

MP65 MXJ is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 22 February 2016.

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