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GC16 NZH

2016 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

81,226 mi
Last recorded81,226 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGC16 NZH
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 81,226 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 75,849 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 68,675 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2024 68,675 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 59,830 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 51,494 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 42,212 miles

front brake discs starting to wear

Fail 23 Jun 2021 42,212 miles

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

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

front brake discs starting to wear

Pass 11 Jul 2020 36,180 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 36,155 miles

Nearside Front Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 33,710 miles

front shock absorbers are weak and leaking

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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GC16 NZH is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GC16 NZH, 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 GC16 NZH registered?

GC16 NZH is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 22 July 2016.

Is GC16 NZH safe to buy?

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