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AP16 ZCN

2016 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

91,672 mi
Last recorded91,672 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP16 ZCN
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 91,672 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres have light cracks in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Aug 2026 91,668 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres have light cracks in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2026 86,765 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall and in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall and in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2026 86,765 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall and in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall and in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 75,976 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 65,601 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 51,852 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2023 51,852 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Feb 2022 35,513 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four cracking on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Feb 2022 35,513 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four cracking on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 23,505 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 18,006 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 15,504 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 15,504 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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 ZCN is a 2016 Mazda 2 in White with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 ZCN, 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 ZCN registered?

AP16 ZCN is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 19 March 2016.

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