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YG16 NFW

2016 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,097 mi
Last recorded56,097 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG16 NFW
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 56,097 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Aug 2025 54,210 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 52,237 miles

Fuel tank exhaust shield loose & rattling

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front suspension arm ball-joint dust covers split & leaking grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 46,643 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2023 46,353 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 39,212 miles

Backing starting to come away from front number plate

No visible locking devices on brake calipers

Plastic covers over outer sills

Plastic undertrays fitted

Underside wet when tested

Fail 28 Jul 2022 39,212 miles

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

Backing starting to come away from front number plate

No visible locking devices on brake calipers

Plastic covers over outer sills

Plastic undertrays fitted

Underside wet when tested

Pass 10 Aug 2021 34,432 miles

Suspension Components corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2020 30,864 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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 13 Aug 2019 22,197 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 NFW is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Red 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 NFW, 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 NFW registered?

YG16 NFW is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 19 August 2016.

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