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GY16 ZBC

2016 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

59,474 mi
Last recorded59,474 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY16 ZBC
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 59,474 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 54,477 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 48,664 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 42,925 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2023 42,913 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 38,067 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2022 38,067 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 31,161 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 26,209 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Side Wall Damage, (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Jun 2020 26,208 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Side Wall Damage, (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2019 20,188 miles

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

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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GY16 ZBC is a 2016 Mazda 2 in White 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 GY16 ZBC, 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 GY16 ZBC registered?

GY16 ZBC is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 11 June 2016.

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