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DC16 YFL

2016 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

52,988 mi
Last recorded52,988 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC16 YFL
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 52,988 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 48,192 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2024 48,187 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 44,042 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 42,055 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 37,841 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 32,889 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2020 29,376 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 21,861 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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DC16 YFL is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DC16 YFL, 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 DC16 YFL registered?

DC16 YFL is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 28 July 2016.

Is DC16 YFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC16 YFL shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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