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GM16 YSE

2016 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

63,996 mi
Last recorded63,996 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM16 YSE
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 63,996 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2025 63,962 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre tread depth approx 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded In wheel arch area (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 60,244 miles

Offside Front metal brake pip starting to corroed

Pass 10 Nov 2023 56,007 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 51,233 miles

Front Tyres o/s & n/s wearing on inner edges

Fail 1 Nov 2022 51,233 miles

Front Tyres o/s & n/s wearing on inner edges

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 45,861 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Nov 2021 45,861 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 39,505 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 30,199 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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GM16 YSE 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 70%.

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 GM16 YSE, 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 GM16 YSE registered?

GM16 YSE is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 June 2016.

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