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SM16 ZXU

2016 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

71,583 mi
Last recorded71,583 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM16 ZXU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 71,583 miles

Central Rear Central rear heatshield insecure

Central Rear Rear heatshield insecure

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2026 71,582 miles

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

Central Rear Central rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Central Rear backbox exhaust heatshield insecure

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2026 71,582 miles

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

Central Rear Central rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Central Rear backbox exhaust heatshield insecure

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 59,508 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2024 59,506 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2024 58,672 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))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Oct 2024 58,671 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 51,615 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH FRONT DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (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))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 44,313 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2022 44,313 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 37,699 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 23,148 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 ZXU 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 58.3%.

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 ZXU, 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 ZXU registered?

SM16 ZXU is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 23 June 2016.

Is SM16 ZXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM16 ZXU shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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