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MJ66 XYV

2016 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

142,206 mi
Last recorded142,206 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ66 XYV
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 142,206 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre 13 yrs old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth @ 3 mm (185/60/16, 86H) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Apr 2026 142,206 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre 13 yrs old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth @ 3 mm (185/60/16, 86H) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 125,835 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2025 125,835 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 108,434 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2024 108,434 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2023 98,090 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 80,172 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2022 80,138 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2021 60,601 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2021 60,601 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 38,804 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 21,415 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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MJ66 XYV is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 MJ66 XYV, 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 MJ66 XYV registered?

MJ66 XYV is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 November 2016.

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