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PJ16 LFW

2016 Mazda 2

White Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

88,299 mi
Last recorded88,299 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ16 LFW
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2026 88,299 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2025 81,650 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 78,324 miles

Undertray fitted obstructing view to engine components

Pass 6 Mar 2024 76,145 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 70,877 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Mar 2023 70,877 miles

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wing mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 66,179 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 61,089 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 54,136 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 53,135 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 43,659 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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PJ16 LFW is a 2016 Mazda 2 in White with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 PJ16 LFW, 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 PJ16 LFW registered?

PJ16 LFW is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 20 May 2016.

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