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DP16 MFY

2016 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

79,737 mi
Last recorded79,737 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDP16 MFY
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 79,737 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 69,358 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 9 Jan 2024 58,993 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 47,534 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 37,709 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 28,713 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 28,713 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 15,525 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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DP16 MFY 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 87.5%.

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 DP16 MFY, 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 DP16 MFY registered?

DP16 MFY is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 June 2016.

Is DP16 MFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DP16 MFY shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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