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YM65 VWU

2016 Mazda 2

White Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

54,576 mi
Last recorded54,576 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM65 VWU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 54,576 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 49,052 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 43,922 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 37,898 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 37,898 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 31,204 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm 185/60R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm 185/60R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Jan 2021 31,204 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm 185/60R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm 185/60R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 27,114 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 22,511 miles

Both front o/s - n/s Wipers slightly smearing windscreen

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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YM65 VWU is a 2016 Mazda 2 in White 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 YM65 VWU, 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 YM65 VWU registered?

YM65 VWU is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 25 January 2016.

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