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YJ16 MFC

2016 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,170 mi
Last recorded50,170 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ16 MFC
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 50,170 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 38,201 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 29,325 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to legal limit 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 20,688 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 17,039 miles

Rear seat belt retracting mechanism slightly deteriorated

Fail 27 Jul 2022 17,039 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 15,306 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 15,306 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 14,354 miles

Nearside rear and offside rear seat belt retracting mechanism slightly retarded

Pass 17 Jul 2019 12,169 miles

Nearside Rear seat belt slow to retract back in

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 MFC is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YJ16 MFC, 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 MFC registered?

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

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