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YR16 UPZ

2016 Mazda 2

Purple Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,647 mi
Last recorded50,647 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR16 UPZ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 50,647 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2025 49,639 miles

General vehicle corrosion

Pass 12 Nov 2024 44,279 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2024 44,275 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 39,496 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 34,941 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 30,064 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 26,840 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2020 26,840 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2019 19,571 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 UPZ is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Purple with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YR16 UPZ, 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 UPZ registered?

YR16 UPZ is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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