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MA66 EAF

2016 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,430 mi
Last recorded62,430 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA66 EAF
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 62,430 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2025 52,427 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside tyres worn inner edges 185/60r16 86h (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 48,616 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides front worn inner edges close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Sep 2024 48,616 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides front worn inner edges close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 40,684 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre nail in tread and outer side wall perishing 185/60/16

Pass 23 Sep 2022 33,129 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 33,127 miles

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

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 23 Sep 2021 26,044 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 21,818 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 19,293 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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MA66 EAF 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 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 MA66 EAF, 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 MA66 EAF registered?

MA66 EAF is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 21 September 2016.

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