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SV66 VGJ

2016 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

32,782 mi
Last recorded32,782 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV66 VGJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 32,782 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2026 32,769 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65R15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2025 30,666 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2025 30,666 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached DETACHED (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2024 27,978 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Sep 2023 25,275 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Sep 2022 23,893 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 23,893 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 15,995 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 9,841 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Sep 2020 9,785 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Oct 2019 8,000 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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SV66 VGJ is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SV66 VGJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SV66 VGJ registered?

SV66 VGJ is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 15 September 2016.

Is SV66 VGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV66 VGJ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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