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LY65 KWZ

2016 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

51,644 mi
Last recorded51,644 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY65 KWZ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 51,644 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 May 2025 49,746 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2024 47,735 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 45,140 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 41,787 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 38,856 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 32,834 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 26,941 miles

Offside Rear seat belt removed

Fail 14 Oct 2019 26,886 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (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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LY65 KWZ is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LY65 KWZ, 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 LY65 KWZ registered?

LY65 KWZ is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 28 January 2016.

Is LY65 KWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY65 KWZ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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