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DL16 YCU

2016 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,706 mi
Last recorded75,706 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL16 YCU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 14 Jan 2026 75,706 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))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 66,308 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.00 mm 185/60x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.00 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 55,683 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 43,396 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 35,983 miles

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Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 29,212 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 19,726 miles

Front Lower ENGINE TRAY FITTED

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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DL16 YCU is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 DL16 YCU, 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 DL16 YCU registered?

DL16 YCU is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 8 June 2016.

Is DL16 YCU safe to buy?

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