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YX16 RLZ

2016 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,343 mi
Last recorded107,343 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX16 RLZ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 107,343 miles

Nearside Front Day time running light out

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 101,237 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 91,438 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread @2mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear seat belt slow to retract

Fail 14 Mar 2024 91,438 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front DRL not working

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread @2mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear seat belt slow to retract

Pass 16 Mar 2023 83,098 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 72,941 miles

Offside Rear Noted seat belt retracting device sticking slightly but still functional

Fail 14 Mar 2022 72,941 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Ball joint excessively worn and knocking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre has chords exposed and tread on 1mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Chords exposed and tread on 1.4mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Noted seat belt retracting device sticking slightly but still functional

Pass 17 Mar 2021 56,436 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 46,499 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 46,440 miles

Offside Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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 11 Mar 2019 35,669 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 35,336 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system inoperative (5.2.3 (h) (ii))

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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YX16 RLZ is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YX16 RLZ, 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 YX16 RLZ registered?

YX16 RLZ is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 10 March 2016.

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