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YH16 DKJ

2016 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

44,002 mi
Last recorded44,002 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH16 DKJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 44,002 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 41,109 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2025 41,069 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 37,355 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2024 37,355 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 31,259 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 10 Mar 2022 25,875 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 22,386 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective SPLIT AT END (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower parking permit in swept area

Pass 11 Mar 2020 21,263 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 17,828 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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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YH16 DKJ 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 YH16 DKJ, 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 YH16 DKJ registered?

YH16 DKJ is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 18 March 2016.

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