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GL16 HJY

2016 Mazda 2

Blue Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

70,349 mi
Last recorded70,349 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL16 HJY
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 70,349 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 61,258 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 59,462 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 55,066 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2023 55,066 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 46,085 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

N/s/r seat belt slow to retract

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 34,756 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 25,940 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays fitted

Pass 28 May 2019 19,826 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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GL16 HJY is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,499cc diesel 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 GL16 HJY, 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 GL16 HJY registered?

GL16 HJY is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 May 2016.

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