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LN16 YLC

2016 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

82,294 mi
Last recorded82,294 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN16 YLC
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 82,294 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracked & perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 72,251 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

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

boot must be clear when presenting vehicle for test

Pass 21 Feb 2023 61,892 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners & mobile phone holder front windsreen ()

Fail 21 Feb 2023 61,892 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners & mobile phone holder front windsreen ()

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 51,452 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 36,791 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 29,727 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Feb 2020 29,727 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 22,072 miles

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

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 YLC is a 2016 Mazda 2 in White with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YLC, 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 YLC registered?

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

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