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YK16 TZB

2016 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

53,263 mi
Last recorded53,263 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 53,263 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 48,255 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 42,191 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 36,704 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 33,099 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 25,208 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 22,233 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 22,233 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 17,130 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 TZB is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YK16 TZB, 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 TZB registered?

YK16 TZB is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 8 March 2016.

Is YK16 TZB safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK16 TZB shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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