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DC16 UXL

2016 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

58,630 mi
Last recorded58,630 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC16 UXL
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 58,630 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2026 58,630 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))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

TPMS Light On

Pass 2 Jul 2025 50,205 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 47,804 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 40,511 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2023 40,426 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 34,345 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 27,172 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 30 Jul 2020 20,002 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 20,002 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 15,062 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 UXL is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Blue 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 UXL, 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 UXL registered?

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

Is DC16 UXL safe to buy?

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