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MC65 ZPG

2016 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,434 mi
Last recorded36,434 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC65 ZPG
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 36,434 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2026 36,340 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 29,000 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 23,954 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2024 23,954 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached link arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 15,609 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 15,503 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 12,342 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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MC65 ZPG is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MC65 ZPG, 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 MC65 ZPG registered?

MC65 ZPG is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 11 February 2016.

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