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AY66 ZSP

2016 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

162,509 mi
Last recorded162,509 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 162,509 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2025 162,505 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

TPMS indicating low tyre pressures

Pass 28 Sep 2024 157,204 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 135,137 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 135,137 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 12 Sep 2023 135,027 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washers not hitting screen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washers not hitting screen (3.5 (a))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front brake pads worn to excess (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 112,710 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 92,104 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 76,194 miles

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

Nearside Front Fog Lamp Lens Broken

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2020 76,194 miles

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Fog Lamp Lens Broken

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 53,701 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 ZSP is a 2016 Mazda 2 in White with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ZSP, 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 ZSP registered?

AY66 ZSP is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 10 September 2016.

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