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YG16 BSY

2016 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,383 mi
Last recorded84,383 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG16 BSY
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 84,383 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL FOUR 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 71,970 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 58,816 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 46,083 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Undertrays fitted stopping full inspection of vehicle

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2023 45,880 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Undertrays fitted stopping full inspection of vehicle

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 36,292 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 36,292 miles

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

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))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 29,526 miles

Nearside Rear tyre on 2mm and slightly cracked

both front and osr tyres on 3mm and slightly cracked

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 10 Mar 2020 25,066 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 18,585 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 BSY is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BSY, 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 YG16 BSY registered?

YG16 BSY is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 18 March 2016.

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