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LR66 OAU

2016 Mazda 2

Blue Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,068 mi
Last recorded59,068 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR66 OAU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 59,068 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

dpf light flashing

Fail 12 Aug 2026 59,068 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

dpf light flashing

Pass 13 Aug 2025 52,479 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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 14 Aug 2024 44,174 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 37,895 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 31,254 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 24,331 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 21,263 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 21,262 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 16,971 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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LR66 OAU is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LR66 OAU, 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 LR66 OAU registered?

LR66 OAU is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 28 September 2016.

Is LR66 OAU safe to buy?

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