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LN16 YHZ

2016 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,694 mi
Last recorded57,694 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN16 YHZ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 57,694 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2025 57,694 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Dec 2024 54,851 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low tread inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 24 Dec 2024 54,851 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade perished/split (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low tread inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2023 51,885 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test items removed from mirror prior to test x3 ()

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 47,414 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 41,547 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone mounting removed from windscreen prior to test ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged not folding in and out correctly ()

Pass 26 Jan 2021 34,596 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 31,411 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 24,980 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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LN16 YHZ is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LN16 YHZ, 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 LN16 YHZ registered?

LN16 YHZ is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 1 March 2016.

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