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VU66 RYJ

2016 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,749 mi
Last recorded50,749 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU66 RYJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 24 Jun 2026 50,749 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2025 47,178 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 41,911 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 36,480 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 32,726 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 Front 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 16 Aug 2021 28,014 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 Front 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 11 Aug 2020 23,350 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 18,766 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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VU66 RYJ 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 100%.

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 VU66 RYJ, 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 VU66 RYJ registered?

VU66 RYJ is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 1 September 2016.

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