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YG16 GTZ

2016 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

19,446 mi
Last recorded19,446 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 19,446 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 18,756 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 18,028 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 17,222 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 15,841 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 14,317 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 12,558 miles

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

Central Front Lower sat nav holder alterd IN SWEPT AREA

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

Nearside Front Lower PARKING PERMIT in swept area

Rear SEATS placed upright to test SEAT BELTS

Fail 17 Feb 2020 12,557 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Central Front Lower sat nav holder alterd IN SWEPT AREA

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

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

Nearside Front Lower PARKING PERMIT in swept area

Rear SEATS placed upright to test SEAT BELTS

Pass 21 Feb 2019 10,534 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower STICKER in swept area

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear rear seats placed upright to check three rear seat belts

Fail 21 Feb 2019 10,534 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed CUT IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower STICKER in swept area

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear rear seats placed upright to check three rear seat belts

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 GTZ 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 GTZ, 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 GTZ registered?

YG16 GTZ is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 9 March 2016.

Is YG16 GTZ safe to buy?

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