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EX66 HBD

2016 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

71,298 mi
Last recorded71,298 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX66 HBD
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 71,298 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 66,028 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 61,113 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Several cuts. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Several cuts. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 56,502 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 53,589 miles

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder in Zone A of windscreen. ()

Fail 25 Aug 2021 53,589 miles

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

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder in Zone A of windscreen. ()

Pass 5 Aug 2020 46,332 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 36,881 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 22 Aug 2019 36,878 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner front pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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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EX66 HBD is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Blue 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 EX66 HBD, 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 EX66 HBD registered?

EX66 HBD is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 2 September 2016.

Is EX66 HBD safe to buy?

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