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AD16 LYC

2016 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,633 mi
Last recorded70,633 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD16 LYC
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 16 Mar 2026 70,633 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 61,856 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 54,770 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 48,480 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 41,377 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 36,509 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 34,619 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 24,131 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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AD16 LYC is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AD16 LYC, 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 AD16 LYC registered?

AD16 LYC is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 19 March 2016.

Is AD16 LYC safe to buy?

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