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SM16 ZYH

2016 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

26,534 mi
Last recorded26,534 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 26,534 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2026 26,534 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre 11 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre 11 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 25,702 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 24,684 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 20,791 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 18,580 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion not excessve (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion not excessive (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 16,599 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 24 Jun 2021 16,599 miles

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2020 12,383 miles
Pass 27 May 2019 9,059 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 ZYH is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZYH, 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 ZYH registered?

SM16 ZYH is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 June 2016.

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