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SY66 VAK

2016 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

48,112 mi
Last recorded48,112 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY66 VAK
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 48,112 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rigid pipes corroded at all 4 wheels/hubs. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Day time running light - inoperative. (pre 2018)

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside rear corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2026 48,107 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rigid pipes corroded at all 4 wheels/hubs. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Day time running light - inoperative. (pre 2018)

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside rear corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 44,932 miles

Central Rear Fuel tank securing straps corroded but secure.

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion to underside around suspension mounting points - not excessive. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2025 44,932 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Split in tyre almost full circumference on inner wall of tyre. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Split/cracking on inner side wall of tyre. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Fuel tank securing straps corroded but secure.

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion to underside around suspension mounting points - not excessive. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 40,584 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corrosion at connection to flexi pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner side wall cracked and perished. No cord exposed. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corrosion at connection to flexi pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner side wall cracked and perished. No cord exposed. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear chassis legs and suspension mounting areas corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2024 40,584 miles

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corrosion at connection to flexi pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner side wall cracked and perished. No cord exposed. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corrosion at connection to flexi pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner side wall cracked and perished. No cord exposed. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear chassis legs and suspension mounting areas corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 35,828 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe slightly corroded at joint with flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe slightly corroded at joint with flexible pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear rear exhaust heat shield insecure at rearmost mounting stud

Pass 9 Jun 2022 31,351 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 23,926 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 18,842 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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SY66 VAK is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Grey 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 SY66 VAK, 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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SY66 VAK is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 19 November 2016.

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