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EU16 HYL

2016 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

55,844 mi
Last recorded55,844 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU16 HYL
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 55,844 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 47,496 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 38,086 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 35,359 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 30,623 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 25,082 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 20,424 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 16,293 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 16,289 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 12,258 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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EU16 HYL is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 EU16 HYL, 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 EU16 HYL registered?

EU16 HYL is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 2 March 2016.

Is EU16 HYL safe to buy?

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