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SC16 FAA

2016 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

40,086 mi
Last recorded40,086 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC16 FAA
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 40,086 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 39,293 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 37,916 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 36,084 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 36,081 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 33,632 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 31,411 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 25,565 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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SC16 FAA is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SC16 FAA, 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 SC16 FAA registered?

SC16 FAA is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 27 May 2016.

Is SC16 FAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC16 FAA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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