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MC65 ZRG

2016 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,040 mi
Last recorded50,040 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC65 ZRG
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 50,040 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2026 50,006 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 46,260 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 41,878 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 36,988 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2023 36,988 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 31,912 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))

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 27,501 miles

Front tyre tread worn very low

Pass 4 Feb 2020 22,651 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 16,958 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 ZRG is a 2016 Mazda 2 in White 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 MC65 ZRG, 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 ZRG registered?

MC65 ZRG is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 25 January 2016.

Is MC65 ZRG safe to buy?

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