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AK65 ZMO

2016 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

109,361 mi
Last recorded109,361 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK65 ZMO
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 109,361 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2025 109,361 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk stretched or damaged likely to lead to failure under load (7.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 107,242 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 105,107 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 80,307 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 65,115 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 65,115 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2021 62,758 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 52,813 miles

Engine cover & under trays fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2020 51,879 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 39,620 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 ZMO is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AK65 ZMO, 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 ZMO registered?

AK65 ZMO is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 25 January 2016.

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