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LN16 YLK

2016 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,172 mi
Last recorded68,172 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 68,172 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2026 68,172 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 64,748 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS&OS most rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS&OS (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 24 Feb 2025 64,743 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS&OS most rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS&OS (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 58,598 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 52,292 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 43,063 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2022 43,062 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 32,935 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 29,999 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2019 23,856 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2019 23,856 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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 YLK is a 2016 Mazda 2 in White with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YLK, 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 YLK registered?

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

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