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YX16 RJO

2016 Mazda 2

Red Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

73,981 mi
Last recorded73,981 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX16 RJO
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 73,981 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2025 73,980 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 72,282 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low and edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low and edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Sep 2024 72,265 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low and edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low and edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 64,110 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate is damaged but can still be read (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cut in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2023 64,106 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate is damaged but can still be read (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cut in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 May 2022 57,309 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 9 May 2022 57,309 miles

Emissions not tested due to oil level too high (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear near flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 6 May 2021 49,610 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 May 2021 49,610 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm heavily perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm heavily perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 May 2020 42,060 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads about 60% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Apr 2020 41,926 miles

Emissions not tested engine oil overfilled (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads about 60 % worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing at 4mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine oil overfilled

Pass 21 Mar 2019 32,526 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 32,526 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))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 RJO is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 RJO, 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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YX16 RJO is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 March 2016.

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