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YG16 NES

2016 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

53,604 mi
Last recorded53,604 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 53,604 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 46,438 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 46,412 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 40,349 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears cracked / perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 33,915 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2023 33,766 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured link bar (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 27,873 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 21,771 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 21,771 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 16,294 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 13,791 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 NES 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 81.8%.

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 NES, 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 NES registered?

YG16 NES is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 July 2016.

Is YG16 NES safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG16 NES shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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