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SJ16 XSL

2016 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

56,254 mi
Last recorded56,254 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 10 Mar 2026 56,254 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 44,728 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under body covers fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2024 35,461 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 28,961 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 23,582 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 19,458 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 16,361 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 12,314 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener and camera ()

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

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 XSL is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SJ16 XSL, 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 XSL registered?

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

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