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RJ16 LME

2016 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

39,504 mi
Last recorded39,504 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ16 LME
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 39,504 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2025 33,712 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 29,911 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (requirements just met) (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 26,793 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (both) (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 24,110 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 19,355 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Aug 2020 16,833 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 13,567 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2019 13,567 miles

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

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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RJ16 LME is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Silver 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 RJ16 LME, 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 RJ16 LME registered?

RJ16 LME is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 24 June 2016.

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