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SK16 ZWJ

2016 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

106,152 mi
Last recorded106,152 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 106,152 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 WORN. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin X2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 NSF/OSF (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective X2 NSF/OSF POLISH LENS. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 NSF/OSF 185/55 16. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged MOTOR STUCK ON. (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD LOOSE. RECOMMEND REPAIR.

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened TRAILING ARM/AXLE. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing X2 NSR/OSR CUTS IN TREAD AND STARTING TO MISSHAPE. 185/60 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear X2 NSR/OSR SEAT BELTS SLOW TO RETURN.

Pass 21 May 2025 94,747 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively X2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 NSF/OSF (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear SEAT BELT SLOW TO RETURN.

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords IN TREAD. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD LOOSE.

Fail 21 May 2025 94,747 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively X2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively X2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 NSF/OSF (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear SEAT BELT SLOW TO RETURN.

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords IN TREAD. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD LOOSE.

Pass 20 May 2024 82,292 miles
Fail 17 May 2024 82,292 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2023 70,343 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth @ 3 mm, worn on outer edge and smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Repairable location, marked with chalk ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth @ 3 mm and smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2022 61,093 miles

front tyres wearing on edges 185 60 16

Pass 21 May 2021 54,172 miles
Fail 21 May 2021 54,172 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2020 43,562 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing On Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing On Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Rear Seats Folded Down During Test.

Pass 15 Apr 2019 29,837 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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SK16 ZWJ is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ZWJ, 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 ZWJ registered?

SK16 ZWJ is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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