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GL16 RZW

2016 Mazda 2

Purple Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

70,479 mi
Last recorded70,479 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL16 RZW
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 70,479 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2026 70,361 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 63,716 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 56,906 miles

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

Rear Exhaust Heat Shield Insecure But Not Likely to Become Detached

Fail 9 Jul 2024 56,906 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. Offside 185/60/16R Nearside 195/55/16R (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Rear Exhaust Heat Shield Insecure But Not Likely to Become Detached

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside Inner Walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside Outer Walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 50,499 miles

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))

Fail 30 Jun 2023 50,128 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 44,751 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2021 38,849 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 34,385 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 27,500 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 RZW is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Purple with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GL16 RZW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GL16 RZW registered?

GL16 RZW is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 11 May 2016.

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