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OU16 XTX

2016 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

63,180 mi
Last recorded63,180 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU16 XTX
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 63,180 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 57,384 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 52,856 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 47,188 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 38,715 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 32,932 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 27,025 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 27,025 miles

Brake slack adjuster has abnormal movement (1.1.18 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 18,887 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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OU16 XTX is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Blue 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 XTX, 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 OU16 XTX registered?

OU16 XTX is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 18 March 2016.

Is OU16 XTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU16 XTX shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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