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GC65 EPA

2016 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

48,431 mi
Last recorded48,431 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGC65 EPA
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 48,431 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 40,430 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 36,927 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front 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 10 Jan 2023 32,936 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 29,445 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 27,125 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 25,092 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 20,783 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 20,783 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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 EPA is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GC65 EPA, 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 EPA registered?

GC65 EPA is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 January 2016.

Is GC65 EPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GC65 EPA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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