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SP66 NAE

2016 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,371 mi
Last recorded68,371 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP66 NAE
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 68,371 miles

Coil spring corroded All round (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

underbody corrosion meaning

Fail 7 Sep 2026 68,371 miles

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded All round (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

underbody corrosion meaning

Pass 8 Sep 2025 60,764 miles

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

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

General surface corrosion

Pass 25 Sep 2024 57,771 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

The general underside of the vehicle is corroded in places.

Fail 16 Aug 2024 57,757 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Both front metal brake pipes rusty

Both rear tyres cracking

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

TPMS light on

o/s/f tyre found very low on pressure, inflated prior to test.

underneath rusty in places

Pass 24 Jul 2023 54,481 miles

exhaust is rusty

f/o/s and r/o/s tyres are perished

rear heat shield is lose

underside is rusty in places esp suspension and fuel tank straps

Pass 5 Aug 2022 52,733 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 49,363 miles

exhaust is rusty

front tyres are perished

Pass 22 Jul 2020 45,292 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 36,818 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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SP66 NAE 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 80%.

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 SP66 NAE, 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 SP66 NAE registered?

SP66 NAE is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 8 September 2016.

Is SP66 NAE safe to buy?

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