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PE16 XLN

2016 Mazda 2

Red Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

61,960 mi
Last recorded61,960 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE16 XLN
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 61,960 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 58,382 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2025 58,382 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 54,703 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 49,676 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 44,361 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 32,356 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 25,715 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 19,837 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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PE16 XLN is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,499cc diesel 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 PE16 XLN, 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 PE16 XLN registered?

PE16 XLN is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 23 March 2016.

Is PE16 XLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE16 XLN 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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