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AV16 YOJ

2016 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

67,727 mi
Last recorded67,727 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV16 YOJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 67,727 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2025 64,584 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2024 57,169 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 49,014 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 40,762 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge and on 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge and 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 May 2022 40,762 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge and on 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge and 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 33,080 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 25,978 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 25,978 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 16,709 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 16,709 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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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AV16 YOJ is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AV16 YOJ, 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 AV16 YOJ registered?

AV16 YOJ is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 May 2016.

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