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YH16 ZHU

2016 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

46,810 mi
Last recorded46,810 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH16 ZHU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 46,810 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2026 46,799 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2025 38,205 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2025 38,195 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 28,330 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2024 28,330 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 19,470 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 15,982 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 14,516 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 13,596 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 10,396 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 ZHU is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Silver 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 ZHU, 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 YH16 ZHU registered?

YH16 ZHU is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 March 2016.

Is YH16 ZHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH16 ZHU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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