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SJ16 XSG

2016 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,800 mi
Last recorded78,800 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ16 XSG
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 78,800 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 73,314 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 66,739 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 53,948 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (scrubbed) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 23 Feb 2023 53,948 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (scrubbed) (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s and n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Mar 2022 42,326 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 31,934 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 29 Jan 2021 31,934 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 23,181 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Getting low on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Getting low on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 13,177 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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SJ16 XSG is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Blue 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 XSG, 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 XSG registered?

SJ16 XSG is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 25 March 2016.

Is SJ16 XSG safe to buy?

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