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VX16 YDA

2016 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,483 mi
Last recorded73,483 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX16 YDA
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 73,483 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s/f and o/s/f [ advise replacement ] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f, o/s/f, n/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 66,241 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f and o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

engine oil above max

Fail 12 Oct 2024 66,230 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f and o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

engine oil above max

Pass 11 Oct 2023 59,674 miles

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

engine oil above max

Fail 11 Oct 2023 59,674 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

engine oil above max

Pass 4 Oct 2022 52,868 miles

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

engine oil above max

Pass 14 Oct 2021 45,053 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 41,182 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

some engine and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some engine and under body components

Pass 3 Mar 2020 38,402 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 32,719 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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VX16 YDA 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 VX16 YDA, 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 VX16 YDA registered?

VX16 YDA is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 2 March 2016.

Is VX16 YDA safe to buy?

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