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DF66 NZC

2016 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

49,122 mi
Last recorded49,122 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF66 NZC
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 49,122 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Oct 2024 44,179 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 25 Oct 2024 44,179 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Oct 2023 39,103 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Oct 2023 39,004 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 34,429 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 34,429 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 29,974 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2021 29,974 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 26,654 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 23,108 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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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DF66 NZC is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DF66 NZC, 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 DF66 NZC registered?

DF66 NZC is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 October 2016.

Is DF66 NZC safe to buy?

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