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LX16 SJV

2016 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

34,373 mi
Last recorded34,373 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX16 SJV
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2026 34,373 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights Presented set to 1.5, too low, changed to 0

Fail 19 Sep 2026 34,373 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights Presented set to 1.5, too low, changed to 0

Pass 3 Oct 2025 32,837 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 31,278 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 28,720 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 26,032 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 19 Oct 2021 23,141 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 21,314 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 18,457 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2019 18,457 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 14,692 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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LX16 SJV is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LX16 SJV, 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 LX16 SJV registered?

LX16 SJV is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is LX16 SJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX16 SJV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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