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R70 OTS

2016 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

50,032 mi
Last recorded50,032 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR70 OTS
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 50,032 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 46,204 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 41,726 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe ends greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 36,610 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 30,752 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe ends greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 23,893 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 23,893 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 18,987 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 12,511 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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R70 OTS 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 R70 OTS, 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 R70 OTS registered?

R70 OTS is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is R70 OTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R70 OTS 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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