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SK66 VEW

2016 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

65,821 mi
Last recorded65,821 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK66 VEW
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 65,821 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Undertray not fully secure engine undertray has damage (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2026 65,818 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn droplink ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Undertray not fully secure engine undertray has damage (8.1.1 (b) (i))

fuel tank heat shield insecure

Pass 13 Aug 2025 54,281 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear face of the disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front daytime running lamp not working

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear face of the disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Undertray not fully secure engine undertray damaged parts missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

fuel tank heat shield insecure

Pass 15 Aug 2024 46,954 miles

Nearside Front daytime running light inoperable

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded marked with chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded marked with chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged has been fouled by tyre or wheel but pipe is intact only plastic coating removed (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded marked with chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded marked with chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 43,287 miles

all 4 tyres tread wearing low

Pass 4 Aug 2022 40,260 miles

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))

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2022 40,242 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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))

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 38,026 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 35,556 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 31,291 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 31,276 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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SK66 VEW 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 81.8%.

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 SK66 VEW, 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 SK66 VEW registered?

SK66 VEW is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 September 2016.

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