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HX66 YCU

2016 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

80,216 mi
Last recorded80,216 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX66 YCU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 80,216 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2026 80,216 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2025 73,078 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2025 73,078 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

i stop light is on

tpms light is on

Pass 12 Sep 2024 65,109 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 57,655 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2023 57,655 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 50,999 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Sep 2022 50,999 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 44,026 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 44,026 miles

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

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

tyre monitoring light on

Pass 22 Sep 2020 36,694 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 36,694 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2019 24,231 miles

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

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

Front Wiper blades deteriorated

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (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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HX66 YCU is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YCU, 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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HX66 YCU is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 22 September 2016.

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