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PL16 SXB

2016 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

57,990 mi
Last recorded57,990 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL16 SXB
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 57,990 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2025 57,983 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 51,223 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 47,938 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 39,040 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 36,716 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 25,948 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 22,421 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 22,421 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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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PL16 SXB is a 2016 Mazda 2 in White with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PL16 SXB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PL16 SXB registered?

PL16 SXB is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 7 August 2016.

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