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YJ16 MEZ

2016 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

82,457 mi
Last recorded82,457 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ16 MEZ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 82,457 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Arch (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 May 2026 82,457 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Arch (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 May 2025 78,119 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2024 72,484 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 61,914 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 49,862 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 41,260 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 28,267 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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YJ16 MEZ is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YJ16 MEZ, 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 YJ16 MEZ registered?

YJ16 MEZ is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 July 2016.

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