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OE16 AKU

2016 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

43,631 mi
Last recorded43,631 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE16 AKU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 43,631 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 38,418 miles

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

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

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

rear brakes noisy when applied

Pass 28 Jun 2024 34,872 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2023 29,522 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 29,522 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 24,956 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 20,849 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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OE16 AKU is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OE16 AKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OE16 AKU registered?

OE16 AKU is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 16 May 2016.

Is OE16 AKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE16 AKU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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