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AJ65 VGG

2016 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

44,608 mi
Last recorded44,608 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ65 VGG
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 44,608 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 40,717 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 37,226 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 33,307 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 29,191 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 24,225 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 19,535 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 13,609 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split end (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2019 13,609 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split end (3.4 (b) (i))

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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AJ65 VGG is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Blue 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 AJ65 VGG, 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 AJ65 VGG registered?

AJ65 VGG is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 February 2016.

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The MOT history for AJ65 VGG 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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