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AP16 DTY

2016 Mazda 2

Silver Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

34,496 mi
Last recorded34,496 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP16 DTY
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 34,496 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2025 34,480 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 31,345 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 28,424 miles
Fail 11 May 2023 28,424 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2022 26,007 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 22,205 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 21,000 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 18,860 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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AP16 DTY is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,499cc diesel 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 AP16 DTY, 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 AP16 DTY registered?

AP16 DTY is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 6 June 2016.

Is AP16 DTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP16 DTY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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