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VX66 VVS

2016 Mazda 2

Black Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

40,067 mi
Last recorded40,067 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX66 VVS
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 40,067 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 33,803 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Marked

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2025 33,803 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Marked

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 30,526 miles

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

Rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2023 26,671 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 20,794 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 20,794 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective Seat belt not retracting (7.1.2 (e))

Service light on

Pass 18 Aug 2021 19,737 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 16,920 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 16,920 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements has no reflective back ground , laminate has gone very misty. (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements laminate is very misty , does not reflect . (0.1 (d))

Birds nest behind front grill , pos fire hazard .

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

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

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

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

Service due warning on the dash. Engine oil level on the X mark.

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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VX66 VVS is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VX66 VVS, 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 VX66 VVS registered?

VX66 VVS is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 22 September 2016.

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