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HV66 XMG

2016 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

71,059 mi
Last recorded71,059 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV66 XMG
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 71,059 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 63,868 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2024 63,868 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 56,677 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 48,283 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 40,349 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 35,010 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 26,030 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 26,030 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (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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HV66 XMG 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 HV66 XMG, 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 HV66 XMG registered?

HV66 XMG is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 October 2016.

Is HV66 XMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV66 XMG shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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