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YC16 UBJ

2016 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

67,297 mi
Last recorded67,297 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC16 UBJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 67,297 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 62,529 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 58,426 miles

Underside generally corroded.

Pass 16 Mar 2023 54,087 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 45,953 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 42,219 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2021 42,219 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 37,897 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 30,005 miles

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

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

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 UBJ is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UBJ, 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 UBJ registered?

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

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The MOT history for YC16 UBJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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