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SK16 GOU

2016 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,635 mi
Last recorded63,635 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK16 GOU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 63,635 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn unevenly below 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn unevenly below 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 52,949 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2025 52,948 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 44,617 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 35,656 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 22 Mar 2022 30,239 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 16 Mar 2021 24,740 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 21,173 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin in part (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 14,436 miles

Central Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

REAR PARCEL SHELF INSECURE

DEEP CUT IN OSR TYRE TREAD

Fail 22 Feb 2019 14,436 miles

Central Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

REAR PARCEL SHELF INSECURE

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively FRONT (3.4 (b) (ii))

DEEP CUT IN OSR TYRE TREAD

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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SK16 GOU is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Red 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 SK16 GOU, 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 SK16 GOU registered?

SK16 GOU is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 18 March 2016.

Is SK16 GOU safe to buy?

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