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SM16 RUW

2016 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

77,309 mi
Last recorded77,309 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM16 RUW
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 77,309 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2025 68,417 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 63,777 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2024 63,775 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 54,332 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at wheel arch next to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 44,613 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 44,613 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 34,565 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 34,548 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 34,290 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2019 32,245 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (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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SM16 RUW is a 2016 Mazda 2 in White with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RUW, 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 RUW registered?

SM16 RUW is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 28 June 2016.

Is SM16 RUW safe to buy?

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