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OV66 TWL

2016 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

79,267 mi
Last recorded79,267 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV66 TWL
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 79,267 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2025 79,267 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 61,696 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 61,097 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2024 61,097 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and worn close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin strong advisory (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 47,879 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Sep 2023 47,879 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 32,461 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2021 20,908 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2020 15,367 miles

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 13,009 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Borth front tyre treads getting low on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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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OV66 TWL is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 OV66 TWL, 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 OV66 TWL registered?

OV66 TWL is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 24 October 2016.

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