MOT Status
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63,472 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both. perishing and aged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both. perishing and aged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
How Reliable is the Mazda 2?
Based on 1,902,862 MOT tests across 147,013 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SA16 VLZ 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 SA16 VLZ, 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 SA16 VLZ registered?
SA16 VLZ is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 March 2016.
Is SA16 VLZ safe to buy?
The MOT history for SA16 VLZ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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