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GX66 OSU

2016 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

70,676 mi
Last recorded70,676 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX66 OSU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 70,676 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism slow in operation

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 62,209 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism slow in operation

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2024 62,209 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism slow in operation

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 51,659 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside rear seatbelt slightly slow to retract.

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2023 51,659 miles

Offside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside rear seatbelt slightly slow to retract.

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 41,935 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 32,800 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 19,109 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 12,514 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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GX66 OSU is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Red 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 GX66 OSU, 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 GX66 OSU registered?

GX66 OSU is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 23 September 2016.

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