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OW66 SFO

2016 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

78,111 mi
Last recorded78,111 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW66 SFO
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 78,111 miles

both head lamp lens's are opaque, the aims are ok at present

slight bind from offside front brake

Pass 10 Mar 2025 68,098 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 54,806 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 49,201 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.

Nearside Front 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))

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2023 49,154 miles

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.

Nearside Front 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))

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 43,059 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 31,226 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 17,974 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 14,648 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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OW66 SFO is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OW66 SFO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OW66 SFO registered?

OW66 SFO is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 23 September 2016.

Is OW66 SFO safe to buy?

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