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YH16 KWG

2016 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

102,167 mi
Last recorded102,167 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 102,167 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 98,332 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 95,313 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 82,145 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 71,722 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 62,447 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 57,200 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 57,197 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 43,098 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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YH16 KWG is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YH16 KWG, 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 KWG registered?

YH16 KWG is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is YH16 KWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH16 KWG shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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