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YK16 TYP

2016 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,984 mi
Last recorded97,984 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK16 TYP
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 97,984 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2025 97,984 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 93,449 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 86,879 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 74,066 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 65,763 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 65,763 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 62,243 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 58,690 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 42,116 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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YK16 TYP is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Blue 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 YK16 TYP, 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 YK16 TYP registered?

YK16 TYP is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 18 March 2016.

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