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YX65 OTA

2016 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

94,328 mi
Last recorded94,328 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX65 OTA
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 9 Dec 2025 94,328 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to flexy corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Lower corrosion under car

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to flexys (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 91,024 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Jan 2024 87,835 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

corrosion underneath

covers fitted obstructing view

Pass 22 Dec 2022 84,367 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 78,220 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 66,228 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 0.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 0.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 0.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 0.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

covers fitted obstructing view

Pass 4 Jan 2020 57,634 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2019 44,104 miles

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

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

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

covers fitted

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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YX65 OTA is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YX65 OTA, 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 YX65 OTA registered?

YX65 OTA is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 9 January 2016.

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