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DV16 MZU

2016 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

66,697 mi
Last recorded66,697 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV16 MZU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 16 Mar 2026 66,697 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 54,876 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 40,471 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion to inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn 3 mm & bald inside edge 185.60.16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 33,899 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

offside front brake disc slightly corroded on inner face

offside front tyre worn slight on inner edge

Pass 29 Mar 2022 29,521 miles

Offside Front Brake disc inner face lip of corrosion

Pass 30 Mar 2021 25,980 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 23,796 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split at ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 16,858 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads 2 mm ish off lip of discs (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre inner edge low but has raised edges

under tray fitted

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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DV16 MZU is a 2016 Mazda 2 in White with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DV16 MZU, 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 DV16 MZU registered?

DV16 MZU is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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