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SL66 APZ

2016 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,985 mi
Last recorded45,985 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL66 APZ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 25 Sep 2026 45,985 miles

advise o/s n/s front brake pads look low

advise o/s/f brake pipe corroded but not excessive

advise parts of o/s n/s rear chassis corroded but not excessive

Pass 19 Sep 2025 38,558 miles

advise parts o/s n/s rear inner sills and chassis corroded but not excessive

advise parts of front subframe corroded but not excessive

Pass 30 Sep 2024 31,712 miles

advise o/s n/s front brake pipes corroded but not excessive

advise o/s n/s rear outer tyre walls cracked and perished but not reaching ply or cords

Pass 2 Oct 2023 26,433 miles

advise front subframe corroded but not excessive

advise o/s n/s rear tyres starting to crack and perish on side walls but not reaching ply or cords

advise slight corrosion to o/s n/s front brake pipes

Pass 4 Oct 2022 21,827 miles

advise n/s/f tyre worn on edges and on limit of 1.6mm within 3/4 tread breadth

Pass 27 Sep 2021 16,455 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 11,149 miles

advise o/s/f headlamp has slight misting but not affecting beam pattern

Pass 24 Sep 2019 6,750 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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SL66 APZ is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SL66 APZ, 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 SL66 APZ registered?

SL66 APZ is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 September 2016.

Is SL66 APZ safe to buy?

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