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MC65 ZRA

2016 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

64,338 mi
Last recorded64,338 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC65 ZRA
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 64,338 miles

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

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

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))

axle corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2026 64,338 miles

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

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

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

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))

axle corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2025 55,070 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 45,850 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2024 45,850 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 36,854 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 28,741 miles

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 23,991 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 23,991 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2019 19,543 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn and low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 10,509 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 ZRA is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Red 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 MC65 ZRA, 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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MC65 ZRA is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 20 January 2016.

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