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YJ16 XSY

2016 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

32,190 mi
Last recorded32,190 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 32,190 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2026 32,190 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2025 29,508 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2025 29,508 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 22,860 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 19,245 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 16,588 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 13,831 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 13,831 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 11,824 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 7,054 miles

Nearside Front 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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YJ16 XSY is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Blue 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 YJ16 XSY, 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 XSY registered?

YJ16 XSY is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 1 March 2016.

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