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AU16 SWJ

2016 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,850 mi
Last recorded65,850 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU16 SWJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 65,850 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 56,733 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2024 56,733 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 48,719 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 48,719 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 42,165 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 42,163 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2021 36,522 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 31,156 miles

Nearside Front headlamp lens slightly damaged.

Fail 27 Jan 2021 31,156 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front headlamp lens slightly damaged.

Pass 31 Jan 2020 26,743 miles

recommend a further brakes inspection, to determine remaining life

Pass 1 Feb 2019 28,381 miles

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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AU16 SWJ is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AU16 SWJ, 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 AU16 SWJ registered?

AU16 SWJ is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 3 March 2016.

Is AU16 SWJ safe to buy?

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