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S26 AYB

2016 Mazda 2

Purple Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

8,345 mi
Last recorded8,345 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS26 AYB
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 8,345 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 7,670 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2024 7,670 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 7,133 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 6,618 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 6,618 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 5,858 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 5,858 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 5,165 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

tpms light on

Pass 22 Mar 2019 4,209 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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S26 AYB is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Purple with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S26 AYB, 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 S26 AYB registered?

S26 AYB is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is S26 AYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S26 AYB shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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