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YC66 NVR

2016 Mazda 2

Purple Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

101,712 mi
Last recorded101,712 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC66 NVR
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 101,712 miles

Engine covers and under trays on the vehicle

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Nov 2024 87,040 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2024 87,026 miles

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 71,491 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2022 56,709 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2022 56,709 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Marked In yellow chalk 185/65/R15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 47,217 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 2mm 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 34,795 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 27,132 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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YC66 NVR is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Purple with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YC66 NVR, 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 YC66 NVR registered?

YC66 NVR is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 8 December 2016.

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