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EY66 YKJ

2016 Mazda 2

Purple Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

71,011 mi
Last recorded71,011 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY66 YKJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 71,011 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 63,271 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2024 57,516 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2023 51,863 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 46,389 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 40,727 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 36,749 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 34,416 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 34,412 miles

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

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

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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EY66 YKJ is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Purple with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EY66 YKJ, 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 EY66 YKJ registered?

EY66 YKJ is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 27 September 2016.

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