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YP16 VFB

2016 Mazda 2

Silver Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

65,774 mi
Last recorded65,774 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP16 VFB
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 65,774 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 56,674 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 48,988 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 44,575 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both slightly corroded on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm and worn on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear tyre 4mm

Pass 2 Mar 2022 38,067 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 31,487 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 27,385 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 20,985 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 20,985 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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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YP16 VFB is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YP16 VFB, 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 YP16 VFB registered?

YP16 VFB is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 27 June 2016.

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