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YR16 HKJ

2016 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

47,329 mi
Last recorded47,329 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR16 HKJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 47,329 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 41,144 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 35,591 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 30,524 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 30,512 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 28,129 miles

Offside Rear seat belt slow to retract

Pass 29 Mar 2021 26,568 miles

Nearside Rear advise tyre tread starting to wear on inner edge

Offside Front advise tyre tread starting to wear on outer edge

Pass 1 Apr 2020 26,000 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 18,040 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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YR16 HKJ is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,496cc petrol 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 YR16 HKJ, 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 YR16 HKJ registered?

YR16 HKJ is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 March 2016.

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The MOT history for YR16 HKJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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