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LN16 YLB

2016 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

23,964 mi
Last recorded23,964 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 23,964 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 23,536 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 23,038 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt returning slowly but functions

Pass 23 Feb 2023 22,339 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 21,622 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 20,615 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 19,590 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 19,590 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 17,699 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 YLB is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Red 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 YLB, 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 YLB registered?

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

Is LN16 YLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN16 YLB shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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