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VX66 VVU

2016 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,878 mi
Last recorded94,878 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX66 VVU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 94,878 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 19 Sep 2025 80,122 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2025 80,122 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 68,105 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 63,257 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH ns and os on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward most bush: play not considered excessive when checked on turn plates. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

light / minor corrosion to some underbody components / panels

Pass 15 Sep 2022 58,144 miles

undertray and sill covers fitted

Fail 14 Sep 2022 58,144 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

undertray and sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2021 45,294 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 36,898 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 30,297 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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 VVU is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Blue 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 VX66 VVU, 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 VVU registered?

VX66 VVU is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 21 September 2016.

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