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SJ16 ESC

2016 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,898 mi
Last recorded62,898 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ16 ESC
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 62,898 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2026 62,898 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jan 2025 54,399 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 48,544 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2024 48,544 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 41,563 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 37,205 miles

Nearside Rear Seatbelt slow to retract

Pass 1 Feb 2021 34,123 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 32,011 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 25,735 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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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SJ16 ESC is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SJ16 ESC, 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 SJ16 ESC registered?

SJ16 ESC is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 June 2016.

Is SJ16 ESC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ16 ESC shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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