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AW02 JAW

2016 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

30,331 mi
Last recorded30,331 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW02 JAW
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 12 Dec 2025 30,331 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 18,964 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 18,884 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 18,271 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 16,870 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 16,027 miles

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 18 Mar 2020 15,314 miles

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 18 Mar 2019 12,373 miles

wipers smearing slightly

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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AW02 JAW is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AW02 JAW, 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 AW02 JAW registered?

AW02 JAW is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 18 March 2016.

Is AW02 JAW safe to buy?

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