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YL66 GKE

2016 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

76,160 mi
Last recorded76,160 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL66 GKE
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 76,160 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2026 76,160 miles

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear heatshields insecure

Pass 3 Feb 2025 66,519 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2025 66,519 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 59,026 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 53,105 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 45,658 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 38,756 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMITS ON 2MM ALSO BALD ON EDGES NO CORDS/PLY SHOWING AT TIME OF TEST (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMITS ON 2MM ALSO BALD ON EDGES NO CORDS/PLY SHOWING AT TIME OF TEST (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

nearside front tyre on 3.5mm

Pass 3 Dec 2019 30,792 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 30,792 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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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YL66 GKE is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YL66 GKE, 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 YL66 GKE registered?

YL66 GKE is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 December 2016.

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