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HY66 EGJ

2016 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

64,016 mi
Last recorded64,016 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY66 EGJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 64,016 miles

Front bumper valance insecure but not likely to fall off

Nearside Front door mirror insecure but not likely to fall off

Fail 7 Sep 2026 64,016 miles

Front bumper valance insecure but not likely to fall off

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front door mirror insecure but not likely to fall off

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2025 55,670 miles

Front bumper valance insecure but not likely to fall off

Offside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2025 55,670 miles

Front bumper valance insecure but not likely to fall off

Offside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 48,766 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 41,586 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Sep 2023 41,586 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 35,952 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 29,484 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 23,017 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 18,315 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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HY66 EGJ is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HY66 EGJ, 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 HY66 EGJ registered?

HY66 EGJ is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 12 September 2016.

Is HY66 EGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY66 EGJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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