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YL65 RJO

2016 Mazda 2

Red Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

43,267 mi
Last recorded43,267 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL65 RJO
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 43,267 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 40,636 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 38,139 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Undertray fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2023 34,584 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jan 2023 34,567 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 30,951 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 30,951 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracked to cords. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cracked to cords. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 27,210 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 24,198 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower STICKER IN SWEPT AREA

Pass 28 Jan 2019 21,471 miles

Nearside Front Lower STICKER in swept area

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 RJO is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,499cc diesel 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 YL65 RJO, 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 RJO registered?

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

Is YL65 RJO safe to buy?

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