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SL16 ZTT

2016 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,208 mi
Last recorded76,208 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL16 ZTT
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 76,208 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2025 76,207 miles

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

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

Exhaust heat shield insecure.

Pass 19 Sep 2025 75,325 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))

Suspension components corroded

Under trays fitted

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2025 75,325 miles

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

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))

Suspension components corroded

Under trays fitted

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 66,502 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 60,096 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 53,954 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front and rear pipes. Unshielded sections to flexi hoses. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slow retracting.

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both. 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Sep 2022 53,954 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front and rear pipes. Unshielded sections to flexi hoses. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt slow retracting.

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both. 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 47,907 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 42,476 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 42,476 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 33,200 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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SL16 ZTT is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SL16 ZTT, 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 ZTT registered?

SL16 ZTT is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 26 August 2016.

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