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DP65 ZRA

2016 Mazda 2

Red Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

88,170 mi
Last recorded88,170 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDP65 ZRA
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 88,170 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2025 88,170 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 79,641 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2024 79,641 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 70,959 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 70,169 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 62,027 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Oct 2022 62,027 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 52,024 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 52,021 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Very worn and corroded on inner face big lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 2-3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and corroded on inner face big lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 2-3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2021 49,903 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 41,473 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 38,445 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 28,257 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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DP65 ZRA is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DP65 ZRA, 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 DP65 ZRA registered?

DP65 ZRA is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 27 January 2016.

Is DP65 ZRA safe to buy?

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