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GV65 UEL

2016 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

63,471 mi
Last recorded63,471 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV65 UEL
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 63,471 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2025 63,452 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 60,748 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 42,370 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 42,350 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both dipped beams are fitted incorrectly unable to move on adjusters (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 40,558 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2022 40,543 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 39,504 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 37,207 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 35,196 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 30,229 miles

rear seat belts not checked as seats folded

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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GV65 UEL is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Blue 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 GV65 UEL, 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 GV65 UEL registered?

GV65 UEL is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 January 2016.

Is GV65 UEL safe to buy?

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