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RJ16 MME

2016 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,504 mi
Last recorded46,504 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ16 MME
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 46,504 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2025 42,205 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 36,954 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 32,914 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2023 32,913 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 29,215 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 24,701 miles

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

offside rear seat belt strap slow to retract

Pass 19 Aug 2020 20,190 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 15,456 miles

covers & shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 16 May 2019 15,456 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

covers & shields fitted not allowing full inspection

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 MME is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RJ16 MME, 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 MME registered?

RJ16 MME is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 May 2016.

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