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AU16 SWY

2016 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

47,322 mi
Last recorded47,322 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 47,322 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2026 46,995 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 26 Mar 2026 46,995 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 22 Mar 2025 35,572 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 28,489 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 18,589 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 7,354 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 6,939 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 6,426 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 5,262 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 SWY is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AU16 SWY, 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 SWY registered?

AU16 SWY is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is AU16 SWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU16 SWY shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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