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EO16 YCY

2016 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

62,582 mi
Last recorded62,582 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO16 YCY
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 62,582 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.7mm/worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 56,370 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2025 56,370 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 49,463 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 41,250 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm back bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm back bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2023 41,249 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to front pads (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.4mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm back bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm back bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 34,975 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Feb 2021 32,233 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 29,512 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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EO16 YCY is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,496cc petrol 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 EO16 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 EO16 YCY registered?

EO16 YCY is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 19 March 2016.

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