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YK16 TZS

2016 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,646 mi
Last recorded63,646 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 63,646 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2025 63,646 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 55,852 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 48,836 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 30 May 2022 35,710 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 27,055 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2021 27,055 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 20,655 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 20,038 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 14,900 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 TZS 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 TZS, 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 TZS registered?

YK16 TZS is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 1 March 2016.

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