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HY16 AYV

2016 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

81,612 mi
Last recorded81,612 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY16 AYV
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 81,612 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2026 81,612 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2025 69,281 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2025 69,281 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2024 59,929 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 55,082 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 54,902 miles

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 22 Mar 2022 40,362 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Debris still in cut stopping accurate assessment (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 28,153 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 21,698 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 11,989 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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HY16 AYV is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HY16 AYV, 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 HY16 AYV registered?

HY16 AYV is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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