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LX66 YKB

2016 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

96,140 mi
Last recorded96,140 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX66 YKB
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 96,140 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 91,420 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2024 91,420 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 85,015 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 85,000 miles

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 81,898 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 81,898 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 68,870 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner worn low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner worn low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 47,232 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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LX66 YKB is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Red 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 LX66 YKB, 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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LX66 YKB is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 9 September 2016.

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