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AX16 MGU

2016 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

45,118 mi
Last recorded45,118 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX16 MGU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 45,118 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 38,734 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2025 38,547 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective seat belt not folding back in (7.1.2 (e))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 35,351 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 31,545 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 26,068 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2022 26,068 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 21,625 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 18,299 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 17,108 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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AX16 MGU is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AX16 MGU, 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 AX16 MGU registered?

AX16 MGU is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 25 July 2016.

Is AX16 MGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX16 MGU shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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