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YD16 AYC

2016 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

38,816 mi
Last recorded38,816 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD16 AYC
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 38,816 miles

both front tyres worn off on outside edges and on the limit -advise renewing 185/65/15

Pass 22 Jul 2025 30,013 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 22,141 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 12,997 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 10,733 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2022 10,733 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 8,993 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jun 2020 5,880 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 2,535 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 1,903 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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YD16 AYC is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YD16 AYC, 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 YD16 AYC registered?

YD16 AYC is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 March 2016.

Is YD16 AYC safe to buy?

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