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AY66 VTA

2016 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,708 mi
Last recorded40,708 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY66 VTA
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 24 Oct 2025 40,708 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded off side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 36,694 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded off side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 33,230 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides slight (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded and off side rear slight (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 28,405 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edges slight (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all very slight (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 25,044 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both slight wearing low on edges and very slight perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 22,007 miles

under covers and front tyres very slight inner edge wearing

Pass 2 Sep 2019 19,133 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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 VTA is a 2016 Mazda 2 in White with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AY66 VTA, 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 VTA registered?

AY66 VTA is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 15 September 2016.

Is AY66 VTA safe to buy?

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