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CE16 SZU

2016 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

44,120 mi
Last recorded44,120 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE16 SZU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Apr 2026 44,120 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

T.P.M.S. Light on

Pass 28 Mar 2025 42,042 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt: retracting mechanism slow to return

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm plus cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 28 Mar 2025 42,042 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective does not reel in (7.1.2 (e))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm plus cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 39,622 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 36,433 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rear tyres starting to crack in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 32,858 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2021 29,065 miles

Rear wiper blade split and not clearing screen

Fail 3 Apr 2021 29,065 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear wiper blade split and not clearing screen

Pass 11 Apr 2020 25,997 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2020 25,997 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too high Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 20,864 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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CE16 SZU is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Red 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 CE16 SZU, 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 CE16 SZU registered?

CE16 SZU is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 18 March 2016.

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