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YJ66 GSH

2016 Mazda 2

Grey Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

81,490 mi
Last recorded81,490 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ66 GSH
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 81,490 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 21 Sep 2026 81,490 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2025 78,843 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2025 78,843 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 76,638 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 75,850 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 69,341 miles
Fail 31 May 2023 69,341 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2022 62,630 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 56,144 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 50,191 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 50,191 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 47,403 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 47,389 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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YJ66 GSH is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YJ66 GSH, 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 YJ66 GSH registered?

YJ66 GSH is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 23 November 2016.

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