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GC16 UPY

2016 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

48,271 mi
Last recorded48,271 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGC16 UPY
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 48,271 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil close to excessive (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 45,679 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 37,605 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 32,101 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 28,073 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 28,068 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 23,055 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 18,283 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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GC16 UPY is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GC16 UPY, 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 UPY registered?

GC16 UPY is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 July 2016.

Is GC16 UPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GC16 UPY shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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