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MJ66 XZB

2016 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,097 mi
Last recorded66,097 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ66 XZB
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 66,097 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2025 58,895 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very low (3mm) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Extremely low (2mm) (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very low (3mm) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 51,021 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 7 Aug 2024 51,021 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 40,826 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2023 40,725 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185 60 16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 5 Aug 2022 28,337 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 5 Aug 2022 28,337 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 10 Aug 2021 16,748 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 16,748 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 15,441 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 14,340 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 XZB is a 2016 Mazda 2 in White with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MJ66 XZB, 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 XZB registered?

MJ66 XZB is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 28 December 2016.

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