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AK16 ZNL

2016 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

52,609 mi
Last recorded52,609 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK16 ZNL
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 52,609 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AT LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Bumper damaged and fixings damaged

Fail 8 Jul 2025 52,597 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AT LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Bumper damaged and fixings damaged

Pass 25 Jun 2024 44,636 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside front tyre nearing wear band indicators

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 36,796 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 32,636 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 28,713 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 28,713 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 26,124 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 19,852 miles

engine cover fitted can not check for leaks

under body trims fitted can not check for corrosion

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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AK16 ZNL is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Black 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 AK16 ZNL, 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 AK16 ZNL registered?

AK16 ZNL is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 June 2016.

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