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YH16 ZHM

2016 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

119,067 mi
Last recorded119,067 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH16 ZHM
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 119,067 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Lower corrosion under car all suspension components corroded

Nearside Front wing mirror loose

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexy to wheel cylinder corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexy to wheel cylinder corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Mar 2026 119,067 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Lower corrosion under car all suspension components corroded

Nearside Front wing mirror loose

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexy to wheel cylinder corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexy to wheel cylinder corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower 2 heat shields LOOSE

Pass 27 Mar 2025 109,403 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

brake pipes greased/corroded

corrosion underneath

coversfitted obstructing view

Fail 26 Mar 2025 109,403 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

brake pipes greased/corroded

corrosion underneath

coversfitted obstructing view

Pass 22 Mar 2024 102,133 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

brake pipes have corrosion

corrosion underneath

covers fitted obstructing view

Pass 10 Mar 2023 86,616 miles

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

corrosion underneath

covers fitted obstructing view

Pass 25 Mar 2022 72,493 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

covers fitted obstructing view

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 26 Mar 2021 57,922 miles

brake pipes greased/slight corrosion

exhaust heat shield loose

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 21 Mar 2020 46,088 miles

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

Front wipers worn

Pass 26 Mar 2019 32,042 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 23 Mar 2019 32,042 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside 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 ZHM 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 72.7%.

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 ZHM, 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 ZHM registered?

YH16 ZHM is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 March 2016.

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