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GK16 YWZ

2016 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,906 mi
Last recorded47,906 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK16 YWZ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 47,906 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 46,252 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 43,493 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 38,535 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 38,530 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 33,931 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 33,931 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 28,510 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 25,058 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 20,310 miles

Front Tyres scrubbing inner edge

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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GK16 YWZ is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Blue 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 GK16 YWZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GK16 YWZ registered?

GK16 YWZ is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 1 March 2016.

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