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YG16 GUV

2016 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

72,838 mi
Last recorded72,838 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG16 GUV
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 72,838 miles

heat shield towards rear & rear heat shield both insecure,

Pass 6 May 2025 61,780 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))

Pass 9 May 2024 55,705 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 54,852 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 53,406 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 48,087 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 48,087 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 44,228 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 33,381 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 17,147 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 GUV is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GUV, 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 GUV registered?

YG16 GUV is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is YG16 GUV safe to buy?

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