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GN66 YBF

2016 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

83,740 mi
Last recorded83,740 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN66 YBF
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 83,740 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn To 1.6MM (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn To 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn To 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 76,507 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

TPMS light illuminated

Pass 3 Aug 2024 72,272 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre Is Worn On Both Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre Is Worn On The Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 64,965 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2023 64,965 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2022 56,599 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osf close to limit 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

passenger side mirror dose not lock in place

under trays fitted

Fail 23 Jul 2022 56,599 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively drivers wiper blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

TPMS light on, suggesting incorrect tyre pressure

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osf close to limit 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

oil level on minimum mark

passenger side mirror dose not lock in place

under trays fitted

Pass 31 May 2021 44,592 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine Is Covered In Oil Due To Oil Dipstick Not In The Dipstick Hole (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre Is Worn On Both Inner & Outer Edge's (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre Is Worn On Both Inner & Outer Edge's (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Under Trays Fitted Covering/Concealing Testable Items

Pass 28 May 2020 37,156 miles

Engine and under vehicle covers fitted.

Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing slightly on both fronts. (3.4 (b) (i))

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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GN66 YBF is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Red 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 GN66 YBF, 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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GN66 YBF is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 23 September 2016.

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