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LR16 YJC

2016 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

69,489 mi
Last recorded69,489 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR16 YJC
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 69,489 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2026 69,489 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2025 64,616 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2025 64,616 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 10 May 2024 59,398 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 48,412 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 48,412 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 36,959 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Inner grease weeping out (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Inner grease weeping out (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Treads wear area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Wiper blade smears/split

Pass 13 Mar 2021 29,503 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover area has grease slipped out

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover area grease slipped out

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Treads wear area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 17,448 miles

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

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))

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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LR16 YJC 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 70%.

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 LR16 YJC, 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 LR16 YJC registered?

LR16 YJC is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 25 March 2016.

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