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RO16 OMF

2016 Mazda 2

Black Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,686 mi
Last recorded128,686 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO16 OMF
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 128,686 miles

body mounted exhaust heat shield loose and rattling

Fail 28 Jan 2025 128,683 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

body mounted exhaust heat shield loose and rattling

various dash lights illuminated

Pass 15 Mar 2023 118,542 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 108,310 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 94,692 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 94,692 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended not returning (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 78,120 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 78,119 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 62,382 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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RO16 OMF is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RO16 OMF, 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 RO16 OMF registered?

RO16 OMF is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 24 March 2016.

Is RO16 OMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO16 OMF shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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