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UHZ 6962

2016 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

28,128 mi
Last recorded28,128 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUHZ 6962
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 28,128 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 25,188 miles

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Dec 2024 25,188 miles

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

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

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 22,390 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 19,047 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2022 19,047 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 15,663 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 12,582 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 7 Jan 2020 9,572 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 6962 is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,500cc 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 UHZ 6962, 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 6962 registered?

UHZ 6962 is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 8 December 2016.

Is UHZ 6962 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UHZ 6962 shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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