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HL03 SJL

2016 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

35,790 mi
Last recorded35,790 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHL03 SJL
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 7 May 2026 35,790 miles

Offside Rear seatbelt slow to retract

Pass 29 Apr 2025 30,580 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 28,472 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 25,298 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 22,501 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 19,706 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 17,525 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 13,634 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 13,015 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (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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HL03 SJL is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 HL03 SJL, 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 HL03 SJL registered?

HL03 SJL is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 16 June 2016.

Is HL03 SJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for HL03 SJL shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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