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DU02 AMY

2016 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,969 mi
Last recorded74,969 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU02 AMY
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 74,969 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 64,925 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 64,851 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing slightly on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust heatshield insecure

horn output poor

Fail 12 Mar 2024 64,848 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached broken off at top ball joint (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing slightly on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust heatshield insecure

horn output poor

Pass 28 Feb 2023 53,978 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides at caliper hose joints (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides at upper joint at hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Feb 2023 53,606 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides at caliper hose joints (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides at upper joint at hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 43,200 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 33,744 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2020 27,668 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 17,320 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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DU02 AMY 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 80%.

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 DU02 AMY, 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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DU02 AMY is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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