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YC16 LWH

2016 Mazda 2

Purple Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

24,125 mi
Last recorded24,125 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC16 LWH
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 24,125 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2026 24,125 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 22,243 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2025 22,243 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2024 20,215 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2023 18,823 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2023 18,790 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 17,339 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 17,339 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 May 2020 13,118 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 11 May 2019 10,282 miles

engine under tray fitted preventing full examinasion

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 LWH is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Purple with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LWH, 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 LWH registered?

YC16 LWH is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 17 May 2016.

Is YC16 LWH safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC16 LWH shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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