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LV16 YFD

2016 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

46,319 mi
Last recorded46,319 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV16 YFD
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 46,319 miles

Nearside Front washer poor aim/partially blocked

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tpms warning on dashboard

Fail 9 Feb 2026 46,319 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective slight smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tpms warning on dashboard

Pass 29 Nov 2024 35,691 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2023 28,641 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm, cracking, cuts and punctured (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear bumper damage

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also small cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Dec 2023 28,530 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm, cracking, cuts and punctured (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear bumper damage

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also small cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 24,593 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 21,135 miles

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))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 18,396 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (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))

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

Pass 31 May 2019 13,515 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 13,515 miles

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

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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LV16 YFD is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Grey 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 LV16 YFD, 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 LV16 YFD registered?

LV16 YFD is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 27 May 2016.

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