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SL16 CSY

2016 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

43,470 mi
Last recorded43,470 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL16 CSY
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 43,470 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside corrosion

Pass 4 Oct 2024 41,093 miles

Front Brake disc's Worn, pitted or scored but not seriously weakened

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2024 41,091 miles

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

Front Brake disc's Worn, pitted or scored but not seriously weakened

Heat shield insecure @ fuel tank

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 39,374 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2023 39,372 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 36,639 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 36,639 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 33,951 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 33,951 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 31,827 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 29,176 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2020 29,175 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 18,864 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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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SL16 CSY is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SL16 CSY, 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 SL16 CSY registered?

SL16 CSY is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 27 March 2016.

Is SL16 CSY safe to buy?

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