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YJ16 MFB

2016 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,021 mi
Last recorded43,021 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ16 MFB
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 31 Jul 2026 43,021 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 39,158 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 33,995 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 30,226 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 24,811 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 19,878 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 15,483 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 12,914 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 MFB is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MFB, 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 MFB registered?

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

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