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LN16 YLO

2016 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,480 mi
Last recorded71,480 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN16 YLO
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 71,480 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2026 71,480 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 63,610 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jul 2025 63,610 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 53,834 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and Offside Front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Jul 2024 53,834 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/65R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and Offside Front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 44,042 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2022 40,995 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm 185/65r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot 45/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot 44/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Jan 2022 34,929 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2021 34,916 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative Malfunctioning (5.2.3 (h))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Nearside and offside front (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/65r15 Dot 44/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot 44/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Nov 2020 30,512 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

tyre pressure light on.

Pass 25 Nov 2019 27,188 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords On outer sidewall (185/65r15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm plus worn on inner edge (185/65r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.63mm plus worn on inner edge (185/65r15 (5.2.3 (e))

T.P.M.S illuminated - reset

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 YLO is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Blue 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 YLO, 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 YLO registered?

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

Is LN16 YLO safe to buy?

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