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GJ66 UBU

2016 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

43,124 mi
Last recorded43,124 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ66 UBU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 43,124 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 38,866 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 35,259 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE AT 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 32,463 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test parking permit moved to top of screen was in swept area ()

Pass 6 Sep 2021 28,219 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 26,396 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 26,396 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 20,709 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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GJ66 UBU is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Black 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 GJ66 UBU, 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 GJ66 UBU registered?

GJ66 UBU is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 23 September 2016.

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The MOT history for GJ66 UBU 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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