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LN16 ZTY

2016 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

90,131 mi
Last recorded90,131 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN16 ZTY
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 90,131 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both N/S and O/S Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

General Underbody corrosion commensurate with age

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight scoring on outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle Beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2026 90,131 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both N/S and O/S Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both N/S and O/S (4.1.4 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

General Underbody corrosion commensurate with age

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight scoring on outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle Beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2025 86,883 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 84,389 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 73,542 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Dec 2023 73,489 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear heat shield lose

Fail 16 Dec 2023 73,361 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Fuel tank heat shield lose

Pass 14 Dec 2022 62,877 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2022 62,877 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 185/65/15

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 21 Dec 2021 55,375 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front mirror loose

Offside Front tyre very low tread/wearing inner edge

covers fitted

Fail 21 Dec 2021 55,375 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working x2 (3.5 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front mirror loose

Offside Front tyre very low tread/wearing inner edge

covers fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2020 45,159 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 36,769 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 26,631 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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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LN16 ZTY is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LN16 ZTY, 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 LN16 ZTY registered?

LN16 ZTY is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 1 March 2016.

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