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YL16 ECT

2016 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

86,108 mi
Last recorded86,108 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL16 ECT
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 86,108 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2026 86,105 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2025 75,252 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 58,226 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 43,634 miles

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 33,767 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 29,789 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 24,302 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 19,307 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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YL16 ECT is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Red 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 YL16 ECT, 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 YL16 ECT registered?

YL16 ECT is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 June 2016.

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The MOT history for YL16 ECT 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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