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DC16 GBE

2016 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

88,141 mi
Last recorded88,141 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC16 GBE
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 18 Jun 2026 88,141 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 74,077 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 60,763 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 49,082 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Weep of grease from lower ball joints.

Nearside Rear seat belt slow to retract.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 41,093 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 29,787 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 23,706 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2019 14,522 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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DC16 GBE is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DC16 GBE, 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 DC16 GBE registered?

DC16 GBE is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 June 2016.

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