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LN16 ZWA

2016 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

98,361 mi
Last recorded98,361 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 98,361 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 87,595 miles

Engine oil below min. Added 1l pre test

Fail 2 Dec 2024 87,594 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine oil below min. Added 1l pre test

Exhaust back-box heatshield loose

Pass 6 Dec 2023 73,166 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/65 15 88T (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Dec 2023 73,160 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/65 15 88T (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 58,859 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 45,322 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2021 45,316 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 37,877 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 27,882 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 24,102 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 ZWA is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Blue 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 LN16 ZWA, 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 ZWA registered?

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

Is LN16 ZWA safe to buy?

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