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R27 JLF

2016 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

65,490 mi
Last recorded65,490 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR27 JLF
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 65,490 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 61,154 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2024 61,150 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick OSF-NSF (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2023 54,787 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2023 54,787 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 43,448 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2021 43,399 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 43,399 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 43,215 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2019 43,118 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to condition of car (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Light Clister Cracked

Offside Rear Light Cluster Cracked

Rear Lights Very Dark

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing All ()

Vehicle Very Low

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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R27 JLF is a 2016 Mazda 2 in White with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R27 JLF, 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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R27 JLF is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 23 August 2016.

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