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HY16 UPJ

2016 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

43,431 mi
Last recorded43,431 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY16 UPJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 43,431 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts perishing on both sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears perishing on both sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front edging off left hand 2.9mm and 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 40,649 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts and both rears perishing on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 38,780 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2024 38,780 miles

Windscreen washer not working both side (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 37,091 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front slightly perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2023 37,091 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front slightly perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working both sides (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 34,439 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Clonking noise from steering column when turning steering

Pass 12 Mar 2021 30,823 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 30,819 miles

Emissions not tested Not tested due to very poor running of engine (only running on 3 cylinders) (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 28,427 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 23,527 miles

rear wiper split

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 UPJ is a 2016 Mazda 2 in White with a 1,498cc 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 UPJ, 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 UPJ registered?

HY16 UPJ is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 25 March 2016.

Is HY16 UPJ safe to buy?

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