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HY16 XNZ

2016 Mazda 2

Purple Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,523 mi
Last recorded80,523 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY16 XNZ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 80,523 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 75,112 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 68,384 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 60,841 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 53,732 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 53,732 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 47,716 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2021 47,716 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 42,418 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 42,418 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 23 Mar 2020 41,295 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 33,725 miles

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

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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HY16 XNZ is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Purple with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HY16 XNZ, 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 HY16 XNZ registered?

HY16 XNZ is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is HY16 XNZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY16 XNZ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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