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HY16 DYJ

2016 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

98,916 mi
Last recorded98,916 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY16 DYJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 98,916 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 93,299 miles

Offside Front tyre inner edge low tread

Fail 17 Jun 2025 93,299 miles

Offside Front tyre inner edge low tread

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 92,558 miles

Offside Rear Outer C V clip leaking grease slightly

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 82,275 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 71,843 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 71,839 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60 R16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2022 62,788 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 53,986 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 48,597 miles

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

Front wipers smeary

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 1 Mar 2019 37,119 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 DYJ is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HY16 DYJ, 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 HY16 DYJ registered?

HY16 DYJ is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 5 March 2016.

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