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WG66 VBD

2016 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

37,008 mi
Last recorded37,008 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG66 VBD
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 37,008 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 36,473 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2024 36,473 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 30,874 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear sill damage

Rear axle beam has surface corrosion

both front tyres wearing on edges

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2021 25,790 miles

Offside Rear sill damaged

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2020 22,604 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2019 18,919 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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WG66 VBD is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WG66 VBD, 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 WG66 VBD registered?

WG66 VBD is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 15 December 2016.

Is WG66 VBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG66 VBD shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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