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DX66 YJY

2016 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

71,389 mi
Last recorded71,389 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX66 YJY
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 71,389 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2026 71,373 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 63,694 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 50,269 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2024 50,263 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Almost metal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres scrubbing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 37,688 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 33,017 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 33,017 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn and just above legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 28,050 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 23,777 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 18,406 miles

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

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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DX66 YJY is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DX66 YJY, 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 DX66 YJY registered?

DX66 YJY is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 20 September 2016.

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