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YB65 TZR

2016 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,797 mi
Last recorded103,797 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB65 TZR
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 103,797 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2026 103,797 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2025 100,046 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Sereral metal pipe greased (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

TCMS light on, suspect pressure issue

Fail 3 Jul 2025 100,046 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Sereral metal pipe greased (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low Prs (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high Prs (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

TCMS light on, suspect pressure issue

Pass 3 Jul 2024 94,364 miles

Offside Front fog lamp insecure

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 84,697 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 79,419 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both o/s and n/s lower arm ball joint gators split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 75,589 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 56,276 miles

Exhaust silencer heat shield loose

Fail 8 Jan 2021 56,276 miles

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

Exhaust silencer heat shield loose

Pass 4 Jan 2020 42,908 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer sill damage but no sharp edges

Pass 19 Dec 2018 24,947 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 TZR is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Blue 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 YB65 TZR, 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 YB65 TZR registered?

YB65 TZR is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 9 January 2016.

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