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AP16 ZPO

2016 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

95,248 mi
Last recorded95,248 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP16 ZPO
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 95,248 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 87,394 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 78,861 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 69,922 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and 2.5 mm plus perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 58,543 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + low on treads 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 51,068 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 3 Feb 2021 51,064 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 47,521 miles

front tyre treads wearing low

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 ZPO is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AP16 ZPO, 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 ZPO registered?

AP16 ZPO is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 1 August 2016.

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