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EA66 ZLV

2016 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

73,070 mi
Last recorded73,070 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA66 ZLV
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 73,070 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2024 65,341 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 57,196 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 47,362 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 47,362 miles

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

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

o/s/r and n/s/r suspension coil springs - corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2022 40,093 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 32,981 miles

under covers fitted

Fail 15 Jan 2021 32,981 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 24,573 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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EA66 ZLV is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EA66 ZLV, 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 EA66 ZLV registered?

EA66 ZLV is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 November 2016.

Is EA66 ZLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA66 ZLV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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