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VU66 VZS

2016 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

24,736 mi
Last recorded24,736 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 8 Jul 2026 24,736 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 22,579 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 19,705 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 18,851 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 17,912 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 14,998 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight wear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 14,327 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 12,382 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 VZS is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Red 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 VZS, 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 VZS registered?

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

Is VU66 VZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU66 VZS shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VU66 VZS have outstanding finance?

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