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YB65 TZJ

2016 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,632 mi
Last recorded136,632 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB65 TZJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 136,632 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 129,539 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2025 129,538 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 122,791 miles

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 18 Jan 2023 110,618 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 103,245 miles

Fuel tank heat shield fitted but insecure - no risk of fire

Rear Heat shield fitted but insecure

Fail 11 Jan 2022 103,245 miles

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

Fuel tank heat shield fitted but insecure - no risk of fire

Rear Heat shield fitted but insecure

Pass 25 Jan 2021 99,600 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 91,777 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 66,071 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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YB65 TZJ is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Red 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 YB65 TZJ, 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 YB65 TZJ registered?

YB65 TZJ is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 January 2016.

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