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SH16 YDG

2016 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,752 mi
Last recorded49,752 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH16 YDG
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 49,752 miles
Pass 5 May 2026 49,246 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 38,799 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 25,366 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 14,498 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 11,245 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2022 11,245 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2021 8,502 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 8,502 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage fractured O/S/F Drop Link (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2020 6,648 miles
Fail 22 May 2020 6,648 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 4,369 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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SH16 YDG is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SH16 YDG, 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 SH16 YDG registered?

SH16 YDG is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 May 2016.

Is SH16 YDG safe to buy?

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