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YL65 RLZ

2016 Mazda 2

Black Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

124,068 mi
Last recorded124,068 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL65 RLZ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 124,068 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 114,793 miles

Front sub frame corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2024 101,475 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 88,236 miles

tpms on

Fail 28 Nov 2022 88,235 miles

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

tpms on

Pass 7 Dec 2021 73,951 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged slow retracting (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened top and bottom damaged (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 61,931 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 61,931 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Front Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative tpms light on reset all pressures to correct level RESET TPMS (5.2.3 (h))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 May 2019 41,672 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault light on (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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 RLZ is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RLZ, 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 RLZ registered?

YL65 RLZ is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 25 January 2016.

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