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AY16 YYG

2016 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

62,480 mi
Last recorded62,480 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY16 YYG
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 62,480 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 56,429 miles

both headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 Jul 2024 51,305 miles

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

Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 47,157 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 43,532 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 43,532 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 38,732 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 34,527 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 21,094 miles

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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AY16 YYG is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AY16 YYG, 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 AY16 YYG registered?

AY16 YYG is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 23 March 2016.

Is AY16 YYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY16 YYG shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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