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VN65 YYA

2016 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

82,861 mi
Last recorded82,861 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN65 YYA
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 82,861 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2025 82,302 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Dec 2024 61,458 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 36,952 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 33,340 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

engine and under body covers fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2022 29,715 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

engine and under body covers fitted

Fail 20 Jan 2022 29,715 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both side front (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

engine and under body covers fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2021 26,964 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2021 26,964 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 24,060 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 19,494 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 6 Feb 2019 19,494 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 10 Dec 2018 19,077 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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VN65 YYA is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VN65 YYA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VN65 YYA registered?

VN65 YYA is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 28 January 2016.

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