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YD16 OOE

2016 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

117,337 mi
Last recorded117,337 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD16 OOE
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 117,337 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 105,188 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2025 105,183 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front cv joint noisy

exhaust leak cause of lamda fail

Pass 5 Mar 2024 92,614 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2024 92,612 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 81,324 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Mar 2023 81,322 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 70,002 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 70,000 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 59,099 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit should be changed at same time as other side (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 59,097 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit should be changed at same time as other side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 48,320 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 32,278 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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YD16 OOE is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YD16 OOE, 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 OOE registered?

YD16 OOE is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 12 March 2016.

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