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LN16 YJE

2016 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

116,890 mi
Last recorded116,890 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN16 YJE
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 116,890 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 103,135 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt slow to retract

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 91,524 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split at end (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear seat belt slow to retract

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel possible u/j knock/wear (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2024 91,499 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear seat belt slow to retract

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel possible u/j knock/wear (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 82,821 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Mar 2022 75,536 miles

both front lower balljoint dust covers greasy

front wipers judder

nearside rear and offside rear seat belt mechanisms slow to retract belts

Pass 4 Mar 2021 65,024 miles

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

rear brake sqeal

washer bottle cap missing

Pass 21 Feb 2020 56,061 miles

offside rear seat belt mechanism slow to retract

washer bottle cap missing

Pass 23 Feb 2019 44,192 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth@3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective worn/smearing swept area (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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LN16 YJE is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YJE, 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 YJE registered?

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

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