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LY16 CVE

2016 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,906 mi
Last recorded65,906 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY16 CVE
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2026 65,906 miles

Front and rear number plates slightly defective

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Aug 2025 61,726 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 59,515 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2024 59,515 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 57,041 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 51,952 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 45,917 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 45,894 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 44,150 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 39,082 miles

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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LY16 CVE 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 80%.

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 LY16 CVE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LY16 CVE registered?

LY16 CVE is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is LY16 CVE safe to buy?

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