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YD16 XVV

2016 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

48,893 mi
Last recorded48,893 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD16 XVV
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 48,893 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 25 Nov 2025 48,893 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 45,709 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 42,148 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion on front pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Dec 2023 42,148 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective Not retracting (7.1.2 (e))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion on front pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 38,869 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 35,118 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear rear heat shields coming loose

Fail 26 Nov 2021 35,066 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear rear heat shields coming loose

Pass 2 Dec 2020 32,151 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 28,563 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 23,417 miles

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

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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YD16 XVV is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Grey 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 XVV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YD16 XVV registered?

YD16 XVV is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 1 March 2016.

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