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LN16 YJL

2016 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,493 mi
Last recorded68,493 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN16 YJL
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 68,493 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 63,770 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2024 63,768 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi towards frt (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded wheel to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi towards frt (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded wheel to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system at wheel (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 56,480 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 49,295 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Sep 2022 49,294 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 37,842 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs have slight corrosion on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 34,745 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 30,520 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 21,850 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 YJL is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Red 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 YJL, 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 YJL registered?

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

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