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YL65 RHV

2016 Mazda 2

Grey Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

119,023 mi
Last recorded119,023 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL65 RHV
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 119,023 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 101,883 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 85,273 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 75,688 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 59,255 miles

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

Smoke test too clean to record results

Pass 17 Apr 2021 43,067 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2021 42,910 miles

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

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

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

rear wiper split

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 14 May 2020 30,300 miles
Fail 14 May 2020 30,300 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2019 17,831 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 16,495 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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YL65 RHV is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YL65 RHV, 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 YL65 RHV registered?

YL65 RHV is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 January 2016.

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