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AK16 ZPC

2016 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,649 mi
Last recorded84,649 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK16 ZPC
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 84,649 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 75,088 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2025 74,919 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 67,786 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2024 67,786 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 59,402 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 52,297 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 52,296 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 46,518 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 41,662 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 41,662 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 33,187 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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AK16 ZPC is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Red 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 AK16 ZPC, 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 ZPC registered?

AK16 ZPC is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 June 2016.

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