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SM16 RHZ

2016 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

113,015 mi
Last recorded113,015 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM16 RHZ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 113,015 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 98,257 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 88,033 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2023 78,097 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2023 78,097 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 59,877 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2022 59,877 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2020 37,074 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 17,319 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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SM16 RHZ is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Grey 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 SM16 RHZ, 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 SM16 RHZ registered?

SM16 RHZ is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is SM16 RHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM16 RHZ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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