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MK16 YOY

2016 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,313 mi
Last recorded69,313 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK16 YOY
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 69,313 miles

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

Rear body panel damaged

Fail 7 Mar 2026 69,313 miles

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

Rear body panel damaged

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 59,993 miles

Offside Rear Bumper slightly damaged

Offside Rear Seat belt mechanism faulty

Pass 16 Mar 2024 50,057 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2024 50,057 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 41,115 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 35,070 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 29,136 miles

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

requires new rear wiper blade

Pass 12 Mar 2020 28,587 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 23,891 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 YOY is a 2016 Mazda 2 in White 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 MK16 YOY, 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 YOY registered?

MK16 YOY is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 18 March 2016.

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