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GC65 DWV

2016 Mazda 2

Red Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,945 mi
Last recorded96,945 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGC65 DWV
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 96,945 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 91,981 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2025 91,980 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 86,514 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 79,515 miles

Both rear tyres have approximately 3mm tread.

Pass 14 Jan 2022 72,553 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 72,458 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2020 65,857 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 57,660 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 48,698 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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GC65 DWV is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,499cc diesel 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 GC65 DWV, 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 GC65 DWV registered?

GC65 DWV is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 23 January 2016.

Is GC65 DWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GC65 DWV shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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