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SL16 YGO

2016 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

71,389 mi
Last recorded71,389 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 71,389 miles

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

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

Heat shield insecure

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/16 inside edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/16 inside edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 66,985 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 61,320 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2023 61,301 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 51,157 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 35,537 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 35,537 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Wall 185/60R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2020 30,555 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 22,207 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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 YGO is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YGO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SL16 YGO registered?

SL16 YGO is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 April 2016.

Is SL16 YGO safe to buy?

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