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GJ66 UZY

2016 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

33,550 mi
Last recorded33,550 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 33,550 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 31,685 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 29,093 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 24,960 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 22,006 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Some imbalance to rear service brakes with nearside lagging. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low and balding towards inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Some imbalance to parking brakes with nearside lagging.

Pass 30 Sep 2020 19,077 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 19,076 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 16,078 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 16,076 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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 UZY is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 UZY, 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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GJ66 UZY is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 28 September 2016.

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