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OU16 OGL

2016 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

87,505 mi
Last recorded87,505 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU16 OGL
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 87,505 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front subframe corroded

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 80,895 miles

Front both washer jets of water low pressure very low contact with screen

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tred 3mm approx. and worn on inner edge (close to cords) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tred 3mm approx. and worn inner edge (close to cords) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 72,321 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and low tred (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 63,851 miles

Front tyres(both) wearing lower on inner edges

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 55,283 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 44,570 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin STRONG ADVISE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin STRONG ADVISE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/R16 STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 13 Feb 2020 33,127 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 23,012 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 23,011 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nail in o/s/r tyre.

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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OU16 OGL is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 OU16 OGL, 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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OU16 OGL is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 1 March 2016.

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