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AU66 VRD

2016 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,353 mi
Last recorded83,353 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU66 VRD
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 83,353 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2025 75,074 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 67,345 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 57,684 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 48,768 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 40,550 miles

cut in osf tyre side wall

front brake discs slighlty lipped

nsr tyre perished in tread

Fail 31 Aug 2021 40,548 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

cut in osf tyre side wall

front brake discs slighlty lipped

nsr tyre perished in tread

Pass 27 Aug 2020 37,779 miles

osr tyre perished in tread

Fail 27 Aug 2020 37,779 miles

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

osr tyre perished in tread

Pass 22 Aug 2019 31,522 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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AU66 VRD is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AU66 VRD, 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 AU66 VRD registered?

AU66 VRD is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 2 September 2016.

Is AU66 VRD safe to buy?

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