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GK16 YXO

2016 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,247 mi
Last recorded69,247 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK16 YXO
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 69,247 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2026 69,247 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 65,435 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2025 65,435 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 62,689 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2024 62,688 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 58,339 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 54,794 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 49,354 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 46,195 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 46,195 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 42,588 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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GK16 YXO is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YXO, 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 GK16 YXO registered?

GK16 YXO is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 11 March 2016.

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