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MK16 YRC

2016 Mazda 2

Black Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

46,322 mi
Last recorded46,322 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK16 YRC
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 46,322 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2025 33,579 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 29,164 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

slight lift and wear in offside front drop link bar

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2023 25,433 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Fail 18 Oct 2023 25,433 miles

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2022 22,401 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 21 Oct 2022 22,401 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

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2021 20,768 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 16,573 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. only just met specified limit. requires attention (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 14,036 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 13,927 miles

Exhaust system insecure middle rubber mounting missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

front brake pads getting low

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 YRC is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,499cc diesel 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 YRC, 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 YRC registered?

MK16 YRC is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is MK16 YRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK16 YRC 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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