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YD66 UWJ

2016 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

24,977 mi
Last recorded24,977 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD66 UWJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 24,977 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2026 24,977 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 22,407 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 21,790 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2023 21,790 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 20,893 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 22 Sep 2022 20,893 miles

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 22 Sep 2021 18,707 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 18,707 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 15,820 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 11,690 miles

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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YD66 UWJ is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YD66 UWJ, 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 YD66 UWJ registered?

YD66 UWJ is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 26 September 2016.

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