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SV66 WGZ

2016 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

140,109 mi
Last recorded140,109 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV66 WGZ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 140,109 miles

All underbody, suspension components and brake pipes covered in underseal

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 123,809 miles

All underbody and suspension components corroded

Nearside DRL not working

Fail 25 Jun 2025 123,806 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

All underbody and suspension components corroded

Nearside DRL not working

Rear Brakes noisy

Pass 5 Jul 2024 118,171 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and with slight fluctuation (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes joining to flexi pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes joining to flexi pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 107,997 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes joining to flexi pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 95,508 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 84,141 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

windscreen and interior glass not in a clean condition, advise cleaning for road use

Pass 14 Jul 2020 74,093 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear seat belt mechanism is slow to retract

inside of windscreen and interior glass not in a clean condition, advise cleaning to improve visibility before use on the road.

Fail 14 Jul 2020 74,087 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear seat belt mechanism is slow to retract

exhaust heat shield is loose

front wipers leaving a smear over windscreen

inside of windscreen and interior glass not in a clean condition, advise cleaning to improve visibility before use on the road.

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 WGZ is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SV66 WGZ, 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 SV66 WGZ registered?

SV66 WGZ is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 26 September 2016.

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