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EU16 HZY

2016 Mazda 2

Purple Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

37,796 mi
Last recorded37,796 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU16 HZY
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 37,796 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2025 35,097 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Jul 2025 35,097 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 32,136 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 29,356 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 26,136 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 23,313 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 18,518 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres are cracking on outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Aug 2020 18,518 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres are cracking on outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 13,352 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 11,665 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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EU16 HZY is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Purple with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EU16 HZY, 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 EU16 HZY registered?

EU16 HZY is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 25 March 2016.

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