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GL16 LBK

2016 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

64,586 mi
Last recorded64,586 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL16 LBK
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 64,586 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60R16 DOT (2221) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lamp full of water/ moisture (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60R16 DOT (2221) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 60,131 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 54,985 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 49,585 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished within tread and has some small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 39,921 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 33,281 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 28,563 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 28,563 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2019 25,175 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 LBK is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Blue 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 GL16 LBK, 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 LBK registered?

GL16 LBK is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 April 2016.

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