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DC16 GDJ

2016 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

91,885 mi
Last recorded91,885 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC16 GDJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 91,885 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear fuel pipe hose clips corroded/split

rear heat shield not fully secure

under tray fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2025 82,245 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pads also low (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2025 82,245 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pads also low (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2024 69,597 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2024 69,597 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipe/flexi (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2023 58,369 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 50,832 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

Offside rear tyre cracked and perished

Slight sweat from Offside front lower arm ball joint dust cover

Fail 25 Jul 2022 50,831 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

Offside rear tyre cracked and perished

Slight sweat from Offside front lower arm ball joint dust cover

Pass 20 Jul 2021 44,191 miles

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

nsf wiper has slight tare

Pass 28 Jul 2020 35,911 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 30,477 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

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 GDJ 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 DC16 GDJ, 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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DC16 GDJ is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 July 2016.

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