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OU66 ZBC

2016 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,876 mi
Last recorded48,876 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU66 ZBC
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 48,876 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2025 41,783 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 35,272 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 29,601 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 23,349 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 19,803 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 16,530 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 16,517 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 11,100 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2019 11,100 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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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OU66 ZBC is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Black 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 OU66 ZBC, 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 OU66 ZBC registered?

OU66 ZBC is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 5 September 2016.

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