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VN66 HEJ

2016 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

80,582 mi
Last recorded80,582 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN66 HEJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 80,582 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 61,366 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 32,212 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 26,509 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre wear

Pass 5 Oct 2021 20,799 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 16,135 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 16,135 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 12,300 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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VN66 HEJ is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VN66 HEJ, 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 VN66 HEJ registered?

VN66 HEJ is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 October 2016.

Is VN66 HEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN66 HEJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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