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GY16 ZBF

2016 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

51,487 mi
Last recorded51,487 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY16 ZBF
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 51,487 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 45,350 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 40,903 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 37,125 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2023 37,125 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 32,484 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 27,321 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 22,727 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and rear tyres slightly cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 15,481 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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GY16 ZBF is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Red 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 GY16 ZBF, 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 GY16 ZBF registered?

GY16 ZBF is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 24 June 2016.

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The MOT history for GY16 ZBF shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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