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YC16 LVD

2016 Mazda 2

Red Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,054 mi
Last recorded49,054 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC16 LVD
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 49,054 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2025 42,124 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2025 42,123 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 30,996 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 21,667 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 16,000 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 14,475 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 14,475 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 13,554 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 13,554 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective was jammed. (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 12,353 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 10,676 miles

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

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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YC16 LVD is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,499cc diesel 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 YC16 LVD, 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 YC16 LVD registered?

YC16 LVD is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is YC16 LVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC16 LVD shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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