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EN16 ZLZ

2016 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,541 mi
Last recorded86,541 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN16 ZLZ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 86,541 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 81,804 miles

Front surface corrosion to subframe and suspension arms

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

Rear fuel tank exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 16 Jul 2024 79,025 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 68,648 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 59,325 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2022 59,044 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 50,283 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 40,910 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2020 40,910 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 31,282 miles

front discs lipped

front pads worn very thin

front wipers split

nsf brake slightly grabbing

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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EN16 ZLZ is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Red 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 EN16 ZLZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EN16 ZLZ registered?

EN16 ZLZ is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is EN16 ZLZ safe to buy?

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