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AY66 VSN

2016 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

97,338 mi
Last recorded97,338 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY66 VSN
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 97,338 miles

under sealant applied

Fail 14 Jan 2026 97,338 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

under sealant applied

Pass 23 Aug 2024 88,615 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 74,413 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 73,980 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2022 57,955 miles

Both rear tyres getting low and perishing

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 9 Aug 2021 36,341 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 26,772 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 22,832 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2019 22,688 miles

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

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

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

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

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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AY66 VSN 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 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 AY66 VSN, 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 AY66 VSN registered?

AY66 VSN is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 September 2016.

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