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YM16 DZZ

2016 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,720 mi
Last recorded148,720 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM16 DZZ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 148,720 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2026 148,710 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2025 148,262 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 145,549 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2024 145,549 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 138,660 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 124,801 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 179,551 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2020 103,347 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2020 103,347 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 91,584 miles

Nearside Front wiper slightly smearing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jul 2019 91,584 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wiper slightly smearing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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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YM16 DZZ is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YM16 DZZ, 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 YM16 DZZ registered?

YM16 DZZ is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 15 July 2016.

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