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YX66 WYJ

2016 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

45,112 mi
Last recorded45,112 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX66 WYJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 45,112 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2025 44,921 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 41,043 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 36,632 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 33,239 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 30,111 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 26,886 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 26,886 miles

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))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 22,998 miles

Front Front wipers starting to leave smear marks/trails

Fail 11 Nov 2019 22,998 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Front wipers starting to leave smear marks/trails

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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YX66 WYJ is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YX66 WYJ, 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 YX66 WYJ registered?

YX66 WYJ is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 8 November 2016.

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