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HX66 SXB

2016 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

125,198 mi
Last recorded125,198 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX66 SXB
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 125,198 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2026 125,198 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Body panel insecure Bumper/ Cracked at bottom (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Dec 2024 120,391 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2024 120,336 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Dec 2023 110,186 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 89,797 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Nov 2021 63,406 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 63,406 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 46,257 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 27,337 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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HX66 SXB is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HX66 SXB, 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 HX66 SXB registered?

HX66 SXB is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 11 September 2016.

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