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YD16 VLM

2016 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

60,355 mi
Last recorded60,355 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD16 VLM
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 60,355 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 56,793 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2024 53,248 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 49,441 miles

Nearside Front fog light adrift in bumper.

Fail 5 Jul 2023 49,356 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended belt jammed. (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front fog light adrift in bumper.

Pass 16 Jul 2022 46,679 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 43,679 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2021 43,653 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf osf nsr (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 36,291 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Jul 2020 36,221 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 23,166 miles

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

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 VLM is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YD16 VLM, 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 VLM registered?

YD16 VLM is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 13 March 2016.

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