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VU66 WDN

2016 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

69,878 mi
Last recorded69,878 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU66 WDN
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 69,878 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2026 69,878 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 67,679 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 63,228 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))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 61,387 miles

inner edge o/s/f tyre

n/s/f inner brake pad

Pass 8 Nov 2021 53,743 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 44,485 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 40,998 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 29,531 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 WDN is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WDN, 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 WDN registered?

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

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The MOT history for VU66 WDN shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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