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UHZ 2478

2016 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,911 mi
Last recorded100,911 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUHZ 2478
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 100,911 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (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))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 94,736 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Jul 2025 94,729 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 78,913 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 68,827 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 61,834 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 61,834 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 46,453 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 46,453 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2020 34,003 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 34,000 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 28,114 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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UHZ 2478 is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UHZ 2478, 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 UHZ 2478 registered?

UHZ 2478 is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 May 2016.

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