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YT16 NZC

2016 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

59,150 mi
Last recorded59,150 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT16 NZC
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 59,150 miles

engine Covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

sill Covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components to both sides

under engine Covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Fail 4 Sep 2026 59,150 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm low at 1.5 mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

engine Covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

sill Covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components to both sides

under engine Covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 18 Sep 2025 53,323 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

under engine covers fitted perventing full inspection of components

Pass 26 Sep 2024 47,041 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth at 3mm & worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine under tray fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 8 Sep 2023 40,940 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides outer pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2022 36,361 miles

engine covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

engine under tray fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Fail 24 Sep 2022 36,361 miles

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

engine covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

engine under tray fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 22 Sep 2021 32,402 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 29,415 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 28,623 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 21,255 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))

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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YT16 NZC is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Red 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 YT16 NZC, 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

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What year was YT16 NZC registered?

YT16 NZC is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 19 April 2016.

Is YT16 NZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT16 NZC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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