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GM16 YSF

2016 Mazda 2

Purple Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

77,625 mi
Last recorded77,625 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM16 YSF
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 77,625 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 62,289 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2024 62,289 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 46,912 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 40,116 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 29,682 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 24,026 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2020 24,026 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 17,690 miles

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

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 YSF is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Purple 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 GM16 YSF, 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 YSF registered?

GM16 YSF is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 July 2016.

Is GM16 YSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GM16 YSF shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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