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SJ16 RLV

2016 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

46,318 mi
Last recorded46,318 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ16 RLV
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 46,318 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both of (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2026 46,295 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal pipe to flexi slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal pipe to flexi slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 45,064 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal pipe to front flexi slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal pipe to front flexi slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 43,561 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal pipe to flexi slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 41,325 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn and treads lifting. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe to flexi slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 38,760 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 36,899 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 36,899 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 34,482 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 32,561 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 29,231 miles

ALL THE BRAKE PIPES ARE PLASTIC COATED

BOTH FRONT HEADLAMP AIMS ARE AT THERE LOWEST ACCEPITABLE LEVEL

BOTH FRONT STRUTS ARE SLIGHTLY STII

PLASTIC ENGINE COVER

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 RLV is a 2016 Mazda 2 in White with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SJ16 RLV, 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 SJ16 RLV registered?

SJ16 RLV is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 14 March 2016.

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