CarVerify

Free Car Check

YR16 YAJ

2016 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

68,431 mi
Last recorded68,431 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 68,431 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 62,393 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 55,519 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 49,153 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 38,591 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 32,004 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 17,515 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 17,515 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Feb 2019 16,496 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended seat belt missing (7.1.2 (c))

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
Full Mazda 2 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YR16 YAJ 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 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 YR16 YAJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YR16 YAJ?

You can check the full history of YR16 YAJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YR16 YAJ registered?

YR16 YAJ is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 6 May 2016.

Is YR16 YAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR16 YAJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YR16 YAJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YR16 YAJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.