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DL16 YCY

2016 Mazda 2

Red Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

138,329 mi
Last recorded138,329 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL16 YCY
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 138,329 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2026 138,329 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 125,775 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2023 111,830 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 97,148 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 80,785 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2021 80,716 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 45,919 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 45,671 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear to tyre inner 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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DL16 YCY is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DL16 YCY, 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 YCY registered?

DL16 YCY is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 15 June 2016.

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