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SO66 JGU

2016 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

47,911 mi
Last recorded47,911 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO66 JGU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 47,911 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2026 47,907 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 43,357 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 38,829 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 33,195 miles

noise from rear brakes but working ok

Pass 9 Feb 2022 25,584 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 25,580 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 19,918 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 15,088 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 15,088 miles

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

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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SO66 JGU is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SO66 JGU, 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 SO66 JGU registered?

SO66 JGU is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 7 December 2016.

Is SO66 JGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO66 JGU shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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