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LN16 ZVL

2016 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

73,046 mi
Last recorded73,046 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN16 ZVL
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 73,046 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 65,871 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2025 65,871 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 57,669 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 48,936 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60R16 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60R16 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 42,273 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both dunlop 4415 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 35,421 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 30,014 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm left till limit and slight wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm left till limit and slight wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 25,106 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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LN16 ZVL 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 LN16 ZVL, 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 ZVL registered?

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

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