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AO16 OZC

2016 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

69,435 mi
Last recorded69,435 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO16 OZC
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 69,435 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2025 69,435 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 66,591 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights Presented set to 1.5 - aim too low - changed to 0 ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2024 66,591 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights Presented set to 1.5 - aim too low - changed to 0 ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 64,328 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 58,771 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 50,155 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 49,978 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 39,028 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 39,028 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 28,355 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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AO16 OZC is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AO16 OZC, 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 AO16 OZC registered?

AO16 OZC is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 6 May 2016.

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