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GJ66 UZW

2016 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

113,488 mi
Last recorded113,488 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ66 UZW
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 113,488 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 96,405 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2025 96,405 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 73,098 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on inner edges off side bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 54,983 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 41,490 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 38,281 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 34,693 miles
Fail 6 May 2020 34,691 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 29,691 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 29,691 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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 UZW is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GJ66 UZW, 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 UZW registered?

GJ66 UZW is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 22 October 2016.

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The MOT history for GJ66 UZW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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