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SJ65 GKM

2016 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,775 mi
Last recorded106,775 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ65 GKM
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 106,775 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 103,492 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2025 103,485 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 19 Dec 2024 99,667 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both undersealed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced covered in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

covers fitted

Fail 18 Dec 2024 99,660 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both undersealed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced covered in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

covers fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2023 84,011 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 74,449 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 59,781 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2021 59,781 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjusted during test, slight damage to top headlamp mounting but is secure (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 43,604 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 32,401 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2018 19,651 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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SJ65 GKM is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SJ65 GKM, 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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SJ65 GKM is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 12 January 2016.

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