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LR16 CYZ

2016 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,476 mi
Last recorded54,476 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR16 CYZ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 54,476 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 49,574 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 45,012 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing advise tyre worn very low and on 2mm plus worn on edges advise replace as soon as possible (budget 185.65r15.88t) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing advise tyre worn very low and on 2mm plus worn on edges advise replace as soon as possible (budget 185.65r15.88t) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing advise tyre worn very low and on 2mm plus worn on edges advise replace as soon as possible (budget 185.65r15.88t) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords advise tyre worn very low and on 2mm plus worn on edges advise replace as soon as possible (budget 185.65r15.88t) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 39,009 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing advise also getting low in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise getting low in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall starting to split, also advise wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Mar 2023 39,009 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing advise also getting low in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise getting low in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall starting to split, also advise wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 34,546 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 32,095 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 32,095 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 30,680 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 22,289 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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LR16 CYZ is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LR16 CYZ, 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 LR16 CYZ registered?

LR16 CYZ is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 23 March 2016.

Is LR16 CYZ safe to buy?

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