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YC65 TLV

2016 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,509 mi
Last recorded96,509 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC65 TLV
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 96,509 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 85,047 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 72,638 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2023 72,569 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 59,772 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 48,038 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 38,860 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 38,860 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 34,740 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2020 34,739 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 25,893 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 25,892 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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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YC65 TLV is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YC65 TLV, 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 YC65 TLV registered?

YC65 TLV is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 21 January 2016.

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