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YG16 AAV

2016 Mazda 2

Purple Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

85,120 mi
Last recorded85,120 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG16 AAV
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 85,120 miles

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 84,027 miles

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 83,025 miles

Front Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2024 83,025 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 82,142 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 81,131 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 80,154 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 80,154 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 77,385 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm (5.2.3 (e))

tyre light on

Fail 17 Mar 2020 77,385 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

tyre light on

Pass 19 Mar 2019 55,639 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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YG16 AAV is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Purple 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 YG16 AAV, 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 YG16 AAV registered?

YG16 AAV is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 3 May 2016.

Is YG16 AAV safe to buy?

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