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DE16 YOF

2016 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,942 mi
Last recorded96,942 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE16 YOF
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 96,942 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 26 Mar 2026 96,942 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 88,480 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front tyre worn worn edges low inner edge on limit

Offside Front tyre worn edges low inner edge on limit

both rear tyres perished

Pass 23 Mar 2024 77,086 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both front tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 27 Mar 2023 68,722 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 58,156 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2021 50,203 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Mar 2020 43,148 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 43,148 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2019 31,604 miles

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

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

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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DE16 YOF is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Grey 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 DE16 YOF, 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 DE16 YOF registered?

DE16 YOF is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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