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YN16 ZSP

2016 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

89,486 mi
Last recorded89,486 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN16 ZSP
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 89,486 miles

Central Rear heatshield loose

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 nails

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn corrosion on rear axle (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jul 2026 89,486 miles

Central Rear heatshield loose

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 nails

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn corrosion on rear axle (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 72,650 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2024 55,780 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 39,718 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 39,716 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 35,900 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear seat belt returning slow

Pass 25 Feb 2022 27,301 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 21,120 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Feb 2020 17,773 miles

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

Offside Front tyre puncture

Pass 15 Feb 2019 11,707 miles

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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YN16 ZSP is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YN16 ZSP, 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 YN16 ZSP registered?

YN16 ZSP is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 1 March 2016.

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