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PL16 RHF

2016 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

47,811 mi
Last recorded47,811 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL16 RHF
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 47,811 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 42,070 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 37,037 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 32,902 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 28,920 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 25,815 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 25,814 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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 28 Feb 2020 24,597 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 18,638 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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PL16 RHF 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 PL16 RHF, 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 PL16 RHF registered?

PL16 RHF is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 26 July 2016.

Is PL16 RHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL16 RHF 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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