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AL02 HGN

2016 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

50,648 mi
Last recorded50,648 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL02 HGN
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 50,648 miles

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 47,306 miles

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

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

offside rear seat belt retracting mechanism slow

Pass 3 Nov 2023 43,903 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 40,623 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 37,516 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 35,650 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 32,960 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 30,066 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 30,066 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (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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AL02 HGN 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 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 AL02 HGN, 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 AL02 HGN registered?

AL02 HGN is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 March 2016.

Is AL02 HGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AL02 HGN 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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