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DBZ 994

2016 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

24,812 mi
Last recorded24,812 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDBZ 994
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 24,812 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2025 23,373 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 21,888 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 20,613 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2022 19,844 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 18,761 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 18,761 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2020 16,812 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 23,856 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 14,615 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 14,615 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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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DBZ 994 is a 2016 Mazda 2 in White with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DBZ 994, 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 DBZ 994 registered?

DBZ 994 is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 September 2016.

Is DBZ 994 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DBZ 994 shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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