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SH66 HJZ

2016 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

66,168 mi
Last recorded66,168 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH66 HJZ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 66,168 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside pipes to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside pipes to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Oct 2025 66,168 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended belt webbing stuck (7.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside pipes to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside pipes to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 61,706 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 58,163 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 54,680 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH FRONT TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MAIN BRAKE PIPE AT REAR FLEXI (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MAIN BRAKE PIPE AT REAR FLEXI (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 46,005 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Ball Joint Cover In Grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5MM (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 46,005 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Ball Joint Cover In Grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 35,640 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 28,253 miles

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

under trays fitted

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 HJZ 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 77.8%.

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 SH66 HJZ, 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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SH66 HJZ is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 28 October 2016.

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