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PL16 ZZS

2016 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

85,502 mi
Last recorded85,502 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL16 ZZS
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 85,502 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 75,031 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2024 75,031 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 66,433 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2023 66,006 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 57,129 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 48,772 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 185/65/15 H (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 41,113 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 33,660 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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PL16 ZZS is a 2016 Mazda 2 in White with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PL16 ZZS, 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 PL16 ZZS registered?

PL16 ZZS is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 1 August 2016.

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