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FG66 XAB

2016 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

25,922 mi
Last recorded25,922 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG66 XAB
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 25,922 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2026 25,922 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2025 21,463 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 16,476 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 13,634 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some areas and or items

Pass 25 Jan 2022 10,464 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 8,672 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 6,690 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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FG66 XAB is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 XAB, 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 XAB registered?

FG66 XAB is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 6 December 2016.

Is FG66 XAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG66 XAB shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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