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SH66 HGZ

2016 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

51,436 mi
Last recorded51,436 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH66 HGZ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 51,436 miles

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

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

Rear Heatshields insecure but not likely to fall off

Pass 22 Aug 2025 43,611 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 37,279 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 33,741 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Aug 2023 33,741 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 23,941 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 15,411 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 11,828 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 7,540 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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SH66 HGZ is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Blue 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 SH66 HGZ, 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 SH66 HGZ registered?

SH66 HGZ is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 18 November 2016.

Is SH66 HGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH66 HGZ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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