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AO66 ELJ

2016 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

83,430 mi
Last recorded83,430 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO66 ELJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 28 Jul 2025 83,430 miles

STONG ADVISE N/S O/S FRONT METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

STRONG ADVISE front ant rear tyres cracking and perishing close to limit

Pass 8 Aug 2024 76,703 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump plug seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 71,330 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 26 Aug 2022 63,569 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 59,598 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 44,395 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 32,707 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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AO66 ELJ is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 AO66 ELJ, 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 AO66 ELJ registered?

AO66 ELJ is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 13 October 2016.

Is AO66 ELJ safe to buy?

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