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FG66 WAU

2016 Mazda 2

Silver Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

133,546 mi
Last recorded133,546 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG66 WAU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 133,546 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 124,318 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 118,866 miles

Offside Front wheel has slight damage to rim

Pass 14 Jun 2023 103,163 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 84,311 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear inner sidewalls cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 66,983 miles

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

Inner Brake pads not seen

Offside Front Fog light not working

Rear Heatshield loose

Fail 11 Jun 2021 66,939 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Inner Brake pads not seen

Offside Front Fog light not working

Rear Heatshield loose

Pass 10 Jun 2020 43,719 miles

No Print out due to low diesel emissions

Pass 12 Nov 2019 42,183 miles

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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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FG66 WAU is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,499cc diesel 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 FG66 WAU, 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 FG66 WAU registered?

FG66 WAU is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 7 December 2016.

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