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YA66 BVG

2016 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

145,469 mi
Last recorded145,469 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA66 BVG
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 145,469 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides front. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 121,308 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides front. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2025 121,328 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust has a major leak. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides front. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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 15 Jun 2024 98,271 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 76,836 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 55,539 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 55,539 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 36,664 miles

Nearside Front Lower parking permit in swept area

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged SLOW TO RETRACT (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view SMALL CRACK IN AREA B (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2021 36,664 miles

Nearside Front Lower parking permit in swept area

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged SLOW TO RETRACT (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view SMALL CRACK IN AREA B (3.2 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative TPMS light on checked pressures and reset (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 24,021 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower PARKING PERMIT IN SWEPT AREA

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6MM DAMAGE TO OUTER SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged SEAT BELT RETACTING SLOWLY (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 11,775 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split at end (3.4 (b) (i))

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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YA66 BVG is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,496cc petrol 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 YA66 BVG, 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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YA66 BVG is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 16 September 2016.

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