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YL16 NKZ

2016 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

68,524 mi
Last recorded68,524 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 68,524 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 63,965 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 58,164 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 53,202 miles

Front Both bottom ball joints slightly leaking grease however still preventing ingress of dirt

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Seatbelt retracts slowly

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seatbelt retracts slowly

Pass 31 May 2022 45,073 miles
Fail 30 May 2022 45,073 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 38,247 miles

n/s & o/s rear seat belts slow to retract

Pass 18 Jun 2020 32,693 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 25,253 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 NKZ 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 NKZ, 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 NKZ registered?

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

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The MOT history for YL16 NKZ 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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