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MK16 YOW

2016 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

60,508 mi
Last recorded60,508 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK16 YOW
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 60,508 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 52,614 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 45,403 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2024 45,402 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 38,323 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2023 38,323 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 31,105 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 31,099 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 25,138 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 22,233 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 17,356 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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MK16 YOW is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MK16 YOW, 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 MK16 YOW registered?

MK16 YOW is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 March 2016.

Is MK16 YOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK16 YOW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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