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OY66 VUC

2016 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

45,456 mi
Last recorded45,456 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY66 VUC
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 45,456 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 36,837 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 May 2025 36,837 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2024 28,271 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily split and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 1 May 2024 28,628 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily split and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 May 2023 19,909 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 17,684 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2022 17,629 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 16,032 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 15,944 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 13,904 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2020 13,820 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Lower under tray fitted

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 11,719 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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OY66 VUC is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Blue 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 OY66 VUC, 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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OY66 VUC is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 26 September 2016.

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