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DK16 GJZ

2016 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

88,508 mi
Last recorded88,508 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK16 GJZ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 88,508 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/s/f and O/s/f. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Grease applied on brake pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust heat shield insecure.

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective Wiper blade split. (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2025 88,435 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low N/s/f and O/s/f. Aim's can not be adjusted. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/s/f and O/s/f. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Grease applied on brake pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust heat shield insecure.

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective Wiper blade split. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 86,462 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Aug 2024 86,435 miles

Front Outer Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen Both (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Sep 2023 83,575 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 74,253 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 62,555 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 56,979 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 56,979 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/15 dunlop (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 39,831 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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DK16 GJZ is a 2016 Mazda 2 in White with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DK16 GJZ, 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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DK16 GJZ is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 8 March 2016.

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