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V23 LJR

2016 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

76,822 mi
Last recorded76,822 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV23 LJR
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 76,822 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all suspension components showing age related corrosion none seriously weakened at this time

Pass 1 Mar 2024 67,995 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2024 67,990 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 57,980 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking 185/65x15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Feb 2023 57,974 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both to rear flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking 185/65x15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 50,702 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

heat shield at fuel tank deteriorated insecure rear one missing

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 2 Mar 2021 43,230 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 30,435 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 13,072 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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V23 LJR is a 2016 Mazda 2 in White with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V23 LJR, 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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V23 LJR is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 1 March 2016.

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