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AK65 ZLY

2016 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,094 mi
Last recorded38,094 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK65 ZLY
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 38,094 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 33,552 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 27 Jan 2025 33,463 miles

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

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

Front registration plate slightly damaged but not likely to be misread

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres perishing but meet requirements (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres worn close to the legal limit 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 29,137 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 25,896 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner suspect wheel alignment issue (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 21,614 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 18,665 miles

Offside Front wiper starting too smear.

Fail 8 Feb 2021 18,663 miles

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

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

Offside Front wiper starting too smear.

Pass 23 Jan 2020 17,208 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads 3mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front wipers starting too smear .

Nearside Front tyre has cut not large enough too open andv inspect .

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing minor cracks in tyre . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear tyre's have age related cracks forming .

Pass 23 Jan 2019 13,440 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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AK65 ZLY is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AK65 ZLY, 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 AK65 ZLY registered?

AK65 ZLY is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 21 January 2016.

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