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VU66 RZE

2016 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,226 mi
Last recorded48,226 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU66 RZE
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 48,226 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2025 42,974 miles

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

offside front tyre is worn on the inner edge

Pass 4 Oct 2024 37,863 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 33,924 miles

nearside front tyre is BADLY worn on the inner edge / cracking

offside front tyre is worn on the inner edge

Pass 28 Oct 2022 30,079 miles

nearside front tyre is worn on the inner edge

Fail 26 Oct 2022 30,053 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

nearside front tyre is worn on the inner edge

Pass 29 Sep 2021 25,157 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 25,157 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 22,462 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 17,529 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 RZE is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VU66 RZE, 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 VU66 RZE registered?

VU66 RZE is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 13 September 2016.

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