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P8 SMF

2016 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

47,631 mi
Last recorded47,631 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP8 SMF
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 47,631 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2025 42,613 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 37,431 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2024 37,430 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush worn and bearing noisy (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 31,401 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2023 31,396 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 26,069 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 20,122 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 16,066 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 10,894 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 10,392 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 10,392 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2019 10,391 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended not going back in (7.1.2 (c))

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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P8 SMF is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P8 SMF, 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 P8 SMF registered?

P8 SMF is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 18 January 2016.

Is P8 SMF safe to buy?

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