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SK16 ZWS

2016 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

48,731 mi
Last recorded48,731 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 48,731 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2026 48,728 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment ball joint excess play (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jan 2025 42,316 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2025 42,315 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

exhaust shield insecure

Pass 29 Nov 2023 36,319 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2023 36,315 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 31,574 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2022 31,574 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 27,395 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 22,881 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 16,660 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 ZWS 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 63.6%.

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 ZWS, 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 ZWS registered?

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

Is SK16 ZWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK16 ZWS shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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